4TH GRADE

Aves Compartidas fourth grade curriculum focused on the life of terrestrial migratory birds that travel from Mexico to North America. Our five lessons utilize various interdisciplinary subjects in order to accomplish a variety of learning outcomes, including being able to identify the four stages of a bird's life, describe hazards migratory birds face while traveling, naming the seven continents and labeling them on a map, and explain the five characteristics all birds share. These lessons aim to help students develop empathy for migratory birds and encourage them to take this knowledge out of the classroom and into their everyday lives by becoming more aware of their environments, developing a passion for learning, and practicing sustainability. 

We have developed five different lessons that educate students about terrestrial birds that migrate from Eugene, Oregon to Guanajuato, Mexico, concluding with a field trip to Mt. Pisgah to put their newly learned skills to practice. By learning about the lives of migratory birds, we have encouraged fourth grade students to put their awareness to action by teaching science in creative ways, such as using core routines, hand-on activities, and active learning. This approach has expanded their minds and allowed them to gain a sense of empathy for struggling ecosystems. Our interdisciplinary lessons implement both Spanish and English, while using subjects such as geography, literature, art, mathematics, and physical education accomplish our learning outcomes. With these methods, students will improve their observation skills, critical thinking, ability to listen and comprehend tasks, and creativity, further preparing them for their future endeavors and giving them the tools to become environmental stewards.