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

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