Be a Birder
Students will demonstrate the ability to locate and identify birds.
Bird Banter
Students will recognize some bird songs of common Illinois species and the importance and differences between songs and calls.
Birds of a Feather
Students will distinguish the major classifications of birds and the characteristics of related birds.
Educated Action
Students will apply knowledge about birds to participate in an action to help Illinois birds.
Hello, Mate
Students will describe the function of bird courtship and recognize that courtship and mating consume a great amount of time and energy.
Home Tweet Home
Students will be able to identify the four major habitats of Illinois and generalize how habitats provide for the specific needs of birds. Students will also recognize that birds may live in many different areas.
House Plans
Students will identify the various kinds of natural materials used in making a nest and evaluate the amount of effort expended.
Natural Tools
Students will recognize general types of bird beaks and the food each beak is best adapted for.