SCIENCE CONCEPT:
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Birds in flight have a silhouetted shape against the
sky. Their streamlined body shape displays their ability to fly with
ease.
STUDENT OBJECTIVE:
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The student will be introduced to the shapes of birds
in flight. Each bird has its unique size and shape which contributes to
the silhouette it displays in the sky. Every species has its own
signature in the sky as it soars the heavens.
OVERVIEW:
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Not all birds fly, but the majority do. Birds are the most
varied and the most successful of the vertebrates. There are about 8,600
species of birds living today. They are found everywhere in the world,
from the tropics to the poles. However, each species has its own range:
determined by oceans, climate, availability of food and nesting places.
No one bird is found everywhere. But every bird has special adaptations
to fit their unique lifestyle and niche.
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PREPARATION TIME:
- 20 minutes.
LESSON TIME:
- 45 minutes.
TEACHER PREP:
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The teacher will need to have on hand pictures of birds
in flight. You will also need an opaque projector.
WORDS TO KNOW:
- silhouette
- projection
- wing span
- flight
- pattern
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