Reflection questions are more geared towards the older children as this activity can be altered to fit different age groups. For older students (13+) more in depth knowledge on bird species (native/non-native/ invasive) will be helpful.Resources can be provided by teachers or the SLT. For younger students (ages 7-12) basic background knowledge on native bird species will be helpful.Ecological Concept 3: Observation of habitat and migration patterns.Ecological concept 2: Native Species/ Invasive Species.Ecological concept 1: Local Environment.If applicable, research the bird species you saw and find out if they migrate, what they eat, if theyвЂ™re native or invasive. Complete your lists/reflection questions from step two. Step 6: Reflect with your group or with a friend/family member (if this was done individually).Step five: If you see any birds record their approximate size, color, calls/ sound they make if possible.Look up and down: do you see any birds? Any nests? Any signs that birds have been here? Step four: As you are walking be sure to be quiet so you donвЂ™t scare away the birds or other animals.Do you see or hear any birds? If so, record these observations in your notebook or on a piece of paper. Step three: Sit or stand quietly and observe your surroundings for 25-30 minutes.list the following questions to reflect on/ do research on at the end: Where do they sleep? What do they eat? Do they migrate? Start a species list/ list to record how many birds were seen C. Step two: Fill out the following on a piece of paper or in your notebook: a.Plan to go for an hour to an hour and a half. Bring a pen and paper to record what you observe and to answer questions. Step one: With a group or by yourself (or with a trusted guardian or parent) go to a safe natural area to look for different bird species.Information: local environment, local ecological processes and functions.Skill: observational, communication, investigative, critical thinking.The goal of this activity is to teach students about the birds in their local environment, they should observe the birds they see as well as reflect on the calls they make, the food they eat, and their migration patterns. Keywords: Outdoors Natural area needed In-school activity At-home activity Group-based activity Individual activity Pen and paper needed Special materials needed Observational Local Environment Relational Critical Thinking Next time you are in the cold, think about how the snow leopard has to adapt to that.Age groups: This activity can be for all ages but can be altered in the level of difficulty based on experience/knowledge. They have their own style of doing things. The snow leopard is the most beautiful and unique animal I know. We all know that the snow leopard fur is pretty, but are you sure you want to wear it? Right now the snow leopard is considered endangered because there has been illegal trading of its coat. Unlike the snow leopard, the clouded leopard has a thinner coat of fur. It lives in the tropical forest and is also nocturnal. The closest relative of the snow leopard is the clouded leopard. The skull has a bigger than normal nose because it has to adapt to the cold weather and being up in high places, such as mountains, where there is less oxygen. The hind legs are strong meaning they could jump extremely high - almost 50 feet in one jump! Last but not least is their skull. When on the mountains, their hind legs are very useful. When it is summer the fur insulates the feet from the hot surface from getting burned. The paws also have an important role it has thick fur on each foot protecting it from the snow. Their tail has a very important role when it is cold outside the snow leopard puts its tail around its body to keep warm. Its tail is very thick and helps the snow leopardвЂ™s balance. The snow leopardвЂ™s coat is thicker than most catsвЂ™ coats, which makes the leopard appear bigger than it actually is. Did you know that the snow leopard is capable of killing prey three times its own size? A snow leopard is a kind of leopard that can be found throughout the mountains of Asia, Afghanistan, Russia, and many other places.

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