Birds and Their Adaptations - Lesson Plan

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Birds and Their Adaptations - Lesson Plan

Summary of Lessons & Activities
Kindergarten-Second Grade: The Life of A Bird

The life of a bird is an incredible journey. Learn about some of the unique adaptation's birds have and their path from an egg to an adult. Explore some of the important habitat's birds depend on and witness actual birds in an important protected area originally designated for birds.
Third-Fifth Grade: Birds & Migration
As the seasons slowly change throughout the year, birds need to prepare for those changes. One of the most important life events many birds prepare for is their long migration during the spring and fall. Learn about some of the ways birds prepare for migration and what their long journey entails. Explore some of the important habitat's birds depend on when traveling and witness actual birds in an important protected area originally designated for birds.

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