- Use binoculars and find birds
- Make a bird feeder
- Collect feathers
- Make an artwork with feathers
- Feed ducks at a local pond
- Compare the bones of a chicken and a cow. Which is heavier? Which is smaller? Why is one lighter and smaller?
- Take two papertowels. Spread shortening on one. Then pour water over the towels? Discuss how feathers protect birds against water and the elements.
- Print this picture: http://www.charleyharperartstudio.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17&products_id=189 or http://grainedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/the_public_trust-charley_harper.jpg – and circle the birds you can find. Try identifying the birds you see.
- Check out Jennifer’s collection of Bird video clips.
- Paint with feathers. Check out Michelle’s project.
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