Format
1. Introduction to Houston Audubon and meet our first bird
2. Learn about what makes a bird a bird featuring live birds, specimens and biofacts
3. Learn about why birds are important
4. Meet several live birds and discuss migration
5. Learn about how we can help birds
6. Meet several more live birds learn about their natural history
7. Conclude with time for questions and answers
Objectives
Participants will:
-develop an appreciation for birds
-understand the importance of habitat conservation
-better be able to identify local birds
-understand the role of birds in the food web
-engage in a discussion on how to help birds in their community
Standards Alignment
National Standards
National
NS.K-4.3 Life Science
As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop understanding of:
The characteristics of organisms
Life cycles of organisms
Organisms and environments
NS.5-8.3 Life Science
As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop understanding of:
Structure and function in living systems
Reproduction and heredity
Regulation and behavior
Populations and ecosystems
Diversity and adaptations of organisms
State Standards
Texas
Science
Kindergarten: 2(A),3(A),9(A,B),10(A,B)
1st Grade: 2(A),3(A,B,C),9(C),10(A,C)
2nd Grade: 2(A),3(A,B,C),9(A,B),10(A)
3rd Grade: 9(A,B,C),10 (A,B)
4th Grade: 9(A,B),10(A,B)
5th Grade: 9(A,B,C),10(A,B)