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Hello Scholars!
Earlier this week, my sister sent me this photo in a text message.  She wrote, "We have babies again!!  Last year, our Mama Hummingbird built her nest in a low bush and one of her babies didn’t survive. This year, her nest is on a high window ledge, protected under an awning, and her two babies just made their entrance into the world."  Then she wrote, "I love spring!"  That made me wonder about spring! I have questions about spring?  What's so special about this season?  Why do birds lay eggs in spring?  Do you have any ideas?  Let's explore this question together!

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Essential Question:  Why do birds lay eggs in spring?
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Many birds make nests like this. But imagine if hundreds of birds raised their babies all together. What might their nest look like?

Imagine you're a bird. You only have two leaves and a bit of cotton to make a nest. Think like an inventor. How would you build it?

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Many birds make nests like this. But imagine if hundreds of birds raised their babies all together. What might their nest look like? Imagine you're a bird. You only have two leaves and a bit of cotton to make a nest. Think like an inventor. How would you build it?

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Read "A Busy Bird" and discuss the comprehension questions.
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What did this lesson make you curious about? What other questions do you have about birds?
Find someone in your home and explain to them why do birds lay eggs in the spring?
"I know ______________________________________________________________."

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Can you build a nest that will hold an egg? Give it a try. If you can go outside, gather twigs, leaves, and grass to build with — just like birds do! If you can’t go out, use torn paper, rolled up paper, and string. You can’t use glue or tape! When you’re done building, test your nest with something round — like a marble, or even a real egg!