Backyard Birding

by Central Michigan University: Museum of Cultural and Natural History

Join us as we explore animal adaptations and learn about some of our favorite feathered friends! Participants will understand how adaptations help birds survive in a variety of environments and gain a basic understanding of how to identify different species of birds as well as habitats they can be found in, including their own backyards!

Program Rating

based on 2 evaluation(s).

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $140.00

Length

60 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family Public Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

Primary Disciplines

Sciences, Social Studies/History, STEM

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)

Booking Information

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

Please provide 48 hours notice for cancellations in order to receive a full refund. If needing to reschedule a program, please notify the coordinator directly.

About This Provider

Central Michigan University: Museum of Cultural and Natural History

Mt. Pleasant , Michigan
United States

The Museum of Cultural and Natural History strives to provide educational opportunities that inspire curiosity, imagination, and memory. Our goal is to promote sustainable relationships between peoples and their environments by encouraging respect for cultural and natural diversity. Through our distance learning programs, we look to encourage a spirit of inquiry through interactive demonstrations that help spark thoughtful discussion and further exploration!

Contact:
Rebecca Petrone
galla1ra@cmich.edu
989-774-3176

Program Details

Format

1. Introduction to bird adaptations and habitats
2. Museum birding - examine various bird specimens from the museum collections
3. Discuss various bird types and how they are able to survive within their environments (migratory, predatory, aquatic)
4. Drawing activity
5. Conclusion/time for questions

Objectives

Participants will.:
-Be able to understand how certain adaptations help birds survive a variety of environments
-Learn basic identification strategies for birdwatching
-Identify a variety of habitats where birds thrive (locally and globally)

Standards Alignment

National Standards

LS1A 3-5 -- Structure and function
LS2A 3-5 -- Interdependent relationships in ecosystems
LS2A K-2 -- Interdependent relationships in ecosystems
LS3A 3-5 -- Inheritance of traits
LS3A K-2 -- Inheritance of traits
LS4C K-2 -- Adaptation