Bird Research
Optional Independent Project
This spring, students will be engaged in an integrated bird research project. We will be studying a variety of Vermont birds and their habitats in the classroom and while outside for ECO. Students will be immersed in reading and writing about bird survival, and designing bird homes. All students will be looking closely at how birds are unique and will compare and contrast characteristics of particular bird species.
Each student in the first grade has chosen a Vermont bird to study in depth. We are also extending their learning to home. We would like you to help your child get started with this project at home. Please refer to the bird your child has chosen and help them research facts about their animal. They can use the web, books, and magazines to begin their research. Please help them find information about these topics and any other interesting facts particular to their bird:
- habitat
- diet
- movement
- protection
- physical characteristics
We will be doing the majority of these projects at school. Help with the research portion of the project is greatly appreciated. Please help your child find information from the web, book stores, homes, and libraries. Any materials collected can be used in the classroom as well. A web is provided to help you and your child organize the information. Please make sure to label your resources to ensure they are returned to you. Projects will be due May 22nd but if you finish earlier, please send it in!
Here is each child's chosen bird. If you have ANY good bird books at home or see any at the library, please send them in with your child (clearly marked so we can return them).
Juliet- Blue Jay
Tatum- Pigeon
Rowan- Red-Winged Blackbird
Stella-Killdeer
Elke-Red-Breasted Nuthatch
Declan- Eastern Warbler
Owen-Wood Duck
Finn-Morning Dove
Adri- Eastern Screech Owl
Calvin-Kingfisher
Cate-Robin
Alex- Peregrine Falcon
Rye- Bald Eagle
McKenzie-Tree Swallow
Maya-Cardinal
Lucas- Red-Tailed Hawk
