The Gist
Explore the secret lives of nonmigratory winter birds! Use data, games, and simulations to uncover their unique adaptations for surviving the cold and reveal the 'feathered flurries of activity' in the dead of winter.
Driving Question(s):
- How do birds cope with the cold?
- How does temperature affect the feeding patterns of birds over winter?
Hook(s):
Play a trivia game to identify adaptations of birds in winter. Participate in a simulation modeling the feeding patterns of Downy Woodpeckers. Analyze data of the actual scientists studying birds overwinter
Estimated time3 x 45 min lessons
Grades6-8
Lesson summaries
Supporting Multimedia
VideoLesson 1