Watch this wonderful video about birds and how some of them migrate for winter. While you are watching, list the birds mentioned and where they fly to and from.
Migratory Birds
Discover how birds migrate and where they fly to and from.
Migratory Birds
Discover how birds migrate and where they fly to and from.
Driving Questions
Look at the three Driving Questions below and in your groups, decide which question you would like to answer. Each group can answer the same question or each group can answer different questions. The choice is yours!
- What can we learn about flight by building and testing flying models?
- How can we help protect birds in our community?
- How can we create a storybook to teach younger children about birds?
Possible Ideas
Flight Model Save the Birds Bird Tales
What can we learn about flight by building and testing flying models?
Possible Idea: Bird Flight Model
Activities:
- Study the wing shapes of different birds.
- Build simple gliders or paper airplanes inspired by bird wings.
- Test how far and fast different models fly and record observations.
- Compare bird flight to bat flight or research early human flight inventions.
- Once all the data has been collected, present the ideas and findings to others.
How can we help protect birds in our community?
Possible Idea: Save the Birds Campaign
Activities:
- Research threats to birds (e.g., habitat loss, pollution).
- Design posters, brochures, or videos to spread awareness about how to protect birds.
- Share the campaign with parents or community members.
- Partner with a local wildlife organization or start a “Bird Patrol” group.
- If partnering isn’t possible, get volunteers from the local community to help with the patrols.
How can we create a storybook to teach younger children about birds?
Possible Idea: Bird Tales Storybook
Activities:
- Choose a favourite bird and write a creative story about its life and adventures.
- Include facts about the bird (e.g., where it lives, what it eats, and how it cares for its young).
- Illustrate and bind the stories into books to share with younger classes.
- Record the stories as an audiobook or animation project using digital tools, too.
- Hold a storybook day for younger learners to listen to the stories live.
Thinking Time
What will your group do or make to answer your Driving Question? Use the space below to draw some ideas with your group. Remember to download or save your picture for future use!
Need To Knows
Now that you’ve chosen your question, think about your “Need To Knows.” These are the questions that you need answers to in order to help you answer your Driving Question. Follow the steps below to help you create and refine your questions.
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Old Project Question
For classes using the old unit project, PBL can be integrated with the following Driving Question:
How can we create an environment in our gardens that will encourage birds to visit?