Learning Plan

Unit Overview: Details

This unit is a combination of several components.

Using Local Bird Hunters as Resources

Prior to beginning the unit, invite some local hunters into your classroom that can provide information about the different types of birds that are in your area, and what season the birds are present in.

There is only one specified day within the unit for students to interview hunters, but this should be done even earlier and often! Invite hunters to participate as often as they can come in.  Students will each be creating a bird, and will need to interview a hunter to learn new information about that bird.

Don't forget about middle school and high school students!  This age group is often very excited about bird hunting, and are available in the school to come and help you out with this project.

Bird Drawings

Students will be completing multiple drafts of a bird drawing and will practice giving and receiving feedback with peers. This portion of the project is based off of the Austin's Butterfly video, so be sure to familiarize yourself with the process before beginning the unit with students.

Seasonal Bird Collage

Students will be creating a seasonal bird collage by painting, and then cutting out and assembling their bird.  These individual birds will be compiled onto a class collage that represents the seasons, and when each bird is present in the area.

Voice Thread

Students will present their artwork and newly acquired information utilizing the Voice Thread app on the iPad.  They will describe the bird and its season into their own slide on the class Voice Thread for the project.