"The Feathers of Birds Flock Together"
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The feathers of a bird are an engineering marvel. The study of them can fascinate students and cause a greater curiosity. It will hopefully motivate students to investigate further into the other aspects that give birds the power and magnitude of flight.
ASSESSMENT: Can the student communicate what they observed?

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four Student is able to demonstrate a knowledge of 5 of the varieties of feathers on a bird through their drawings, labeling, and oral explanation of the feathers' function.

three Student is able to demonstrate a knowledge of 4 of the varieties of feathers on a bird through their drawings, labeling, and oral explanation of the feathers' function.

two Student is able to demonstrate a knowledge of 3 of the varieties of feathers on a bird through their drawings, labeling, and oral explanation of the feathers' function.

one Student is able to demonstrate a knowledge of 2 of the varieties of feathers on a bird through their drawings, labeling, and oral explanation of the feathers' function.


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