Lesson 6: Birds Copy
Through this lesson, children should be able to:
- List out birds’ body parts
- Identify that birds have feathers and most birds can fly
- Determine that birds lay eggs
- Explain that living things can move
Let’s get to know the lesson through this quick video:
| Teaching Aids | Student Kit | Workbook |
|---|---|---|
| Birds Posters Flashcards Birds Picture Cards | Bird shaped card Colourful feathers | Pages 10, 11 |
Let’s ‘stretch’ this lesson!
Correct certain misconceptions such as ‘all birds can fly’ to avoid confusion in this lesson.
Tip: To add the element of play into the lesson, hide each Birds picture card around the classroom and ask the children to go on a hunt, searching for those hidden cards. Afterwards, ask the children to classify the cards according to which bird can fly and cannot fly.
What good questions can you ask in this lesson?
| Remembering | Understanding | Applying | Analysing | Evaluating | Creating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do All Birds Fly? | What is this? | What is the name of this bird? | What do birds use to fly? | Which bird can/cannot fly? | Do you think all birds can fly? | Can you name one other bird that can/cannot fly? |
| Beautiful Flying Bird | What is this? | What do birds have all over their body? | What are other body parts of a bird? | Which body parts of a bird are also found on a human? | Do you think humans have feathers? | Can you name one body part of a bird which are not found on a human? |