Things with Wings

Reaching out to our community...

A representative from the Memphis Zoo's Raptor Rescue Center visited our class to show us birds of prey and to tell us about the zoo's rescue center for injured birds. He brought a Mississippi Kite, and a Screech Owl. Pictured here, is the Screech Owl that only has one wing because someone shot the owl and the wing had to be removed.

Making a Contribution...

As a result of the visit from the Memphis Zoo representative, our class decided to take up a collection to assist the zoo's Raptor Rescue Center. Students skipped an extra treat at lunch, or contributed a small portion of their allowance to this cause. We kept a total, each day, practicing those money counting skills! We collected $14.38 to contribute. The students had a great time putting the coins into the zoo's wishing well.

In-Class Activities

Students worked in pairs to read and take notes on birds. They read trade books, encyclopedias, and accessed Internet web sites. They created a variety of products to reflect what they had learned about birds. These products included:

Bird Trading Cards (Suggested by a Alex - What a great idea!)
HyperStudio Cards
Cut Paper Designs
Tables and Webs
Compositions
Books

Birds of Prey

Cut Paper Designs

Red-tailed Hawk
by David

Diet: rats, mice, rabbits
Habitat: forests, near lakes or streams
Interesting Fact: There are twenty five species of the hawk family.

Ground and Game Birds

Ostrich By Caitlin	Peacock By Amanda

Diet: Seeds and Leaves Habitat: African Plain Interesting Facts: This bird does not fly. Its wings are too small to be used for flight. Their eggs are the biggest of all birds. Some weigh up to three pounds.	Diet: seeds, grain, leaves and insects Habitat: Interesting Fact: The females do not have the bright colors like the males.