Designing and Making : A squirrel proof bird feeder. by Julie Ormsby https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole Group C : Group 1. en-us 2018-10-23 11:14:55 UTC 2024-10-31 19:22:19 UTC hello@padlet.com The Making Process 2. aislingos44 https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/295873661 The drill to make holes of a appropriate size for a range of beak sizes and to ensure no squirrel can attack.]]> 2018-10-23 11:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/295873661 The Making Process 5. aislingos44 https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/295876759 As seen below, the bird feeder is hung ready for food and birds to eat from. ]]> 2018-10-23 11:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/295876759 The Making Process 1. aislingos44 https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/295876995 Resources have been chosen and collected. ]]> 2018-10-23 11:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/295876995 The Making Process 3. aislingos44 https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/295877313 Using a recycled hanger we made a hook to ensure it can be hung in an appropriate area and habitat]]> 2018-10-23 11:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/295877313 Key Questions! jormsbybed17 https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/295877377  
·How can we prevent squirrels from obtaining food from the feeder. 
·What materials/ resources would be best suited? Now what materials could we choose that are recyclable?
·How can we test our made birdfeeders?

]]> 2018-10-23 11:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/295877377 The Making Process 4. aislingos44 https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/295877780 We then placed recycled wooden sticks at the bottom of the feeder so that the birds have a pirch. We covered the holes with sillicon to ensure that the squirrel can not rip the pirch off. ]]> 2018-10-23 11:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/295877780 Learning Objectives jormsbybed17 https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/295877946
The child should be enabled to 
·Collaborate in groups and analyse various materials to create a  squirrel proof bird feeder. 
·Understand and use resources in designing and making (bird feeder)·Critique and evaluate their work and the work of others in a meaningful way 

]]> 2018-10-23 11:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/295877946 Exploring jormsbybed17 https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/295881166 Pros of this bird feeder: 
- It can be made from recyclable materials.
- It is squirrel proof.

Cons of this bird feeder : 
- The glass bottle may break in the outdoors. 
- The children may find it difficult to make holes in the glass bottle.

]]> 2018-10-23 12:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/295881166 Exploring jormsbybed17 https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/295881361 Pros of this bird feeder: 
- This design is squirrel proof. 
- It can be made using recyclables. 

Cons of this bird feeder : 
- It may be difficult for the children to make. 
- This bird feeder would have to be made in groups. ]]> 2018-10-23 12:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/295881361 Exploring jormsbybed17 https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/295881405 Pros of this bird feeder: 
- Birds can easily access the feed.
- Birds have a pirch to sit on.
- It can be made easily from recyclable materials.

Cons of this bird feeder : 
- This is not a squirrel proof bird feeder. 
- This strings may inhibit larger birds from accessing the feed. ]]> 2018-10-23 12:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/295881405 Design Criteria aislingos44 https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/296554048 -The bird feeder must be squirrel proof.
- The bird feeder must be made using recycled materials.
- The bird feeder must have holes big enough for a birds beak.]]> 2018-10-24 16:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/296554048 WALT aislingos44 https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/296556726 We are learning to...

1) Design bird feeders.

2) Create bird feeders. 

3) Make use of recyclable material.]]> 2018-10-24 16:42:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/296556726 WILF aislingos44 https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/296558931 What I'm looking for...

1) Collaborative work

2) Creative thinking. 

3) Evidence of exploration and planning 

4) Each group to design create and make a squirrel proof bird feeder.]]> 2018-10-24 16:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/296558931 Our conclusion: shaunacaffrey8191 https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/296593937 Throughout the process of this designing and making project we recognised the value of collaboration within the designing and making process. We believe that having carried out this process we can now better understand the process of designing and making in group settings.Morover, we can differentiate this activity or other similar activities to meet the needs of a wide variety of pupils.
We also recognised the value of each phase of the process. We came to a collective agreement that giving each stage of the process appropriate time is essential in order to gain from the process of designing and making.]]> 2018-10-24 17:40:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/296593937 Evaluating Our Bird feeder jormsbybed17 https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/296645417 When testing our birdfeeder, we placed it in the garden, in an open area. Before we unveiled it, we marked where the feed was at. We then checked the level, twice a day for two weeks. During the first two days, we noted that there was not much change, but by day three we noticed a pair of finches at the feeder. We witnessed these birds obtain the food from the feeder. At the end of week 2, we noticed a significant reduction in food. No squirrels were able to access the feeder as they were unable to climb to pole to reach the feeder. 

]]> 2018-10-24 19:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/296645417 What we liked about our birdfeeder jormsbybed17 https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/296645929
o It was made entirely out of recycled items. There was no cost involved with the designing and making process and therefore we feel it would be an excellent item to produce in a classroom.
o The bird feeder fulfilled its’ purpose as no squirrels obtained any food from the product.

]]> 2018-10-24 19:04:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/296645929 What we would change about our bird feeder: jormsbybed17 https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/296646492  
o If we were to do this with a class, we would consider using a bigger body for the feeder, as we found that once the feeder was discovered, the feed level was lowering at a fast pace.
o If there were no drills available to the class, we would substitute the drill with using scissors. 

]]> 2018-10-24 19:06:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/296646492 Planning aislingos44 https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/297287002 We decided on this design as it fits all the design criteria. It can be made from recyclable materials. It also is can be made easily in the classroom with children. This particular design is squirrel proof. We believe the children would really enjoy making the bird feeder as we feel it is pitched appropriately for 5th and 6th class.

]]> 2018-10-26 08:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/297287002 Connecting the SESE Subjects. aislingos44 https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/311315416 We decided that this lesson could be connected with the S.E.S.E subject area of History. We believe it would be interesting and valuable to explore the use of animals specifically birds in War. We would explore this through the strand of Eras of change and conflict. We could also examine the strand of Life, society, work and culture in the past. We would explore World War One and World War two. ]]> 2018-12-05 12:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/311315416 aislingos44 https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/311327826 2018-12-05 13:12:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/311327826 Testing the bird feeder. aislingos44 https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/311328033 2018-12-05 13:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/311328033 aislingos44 https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/311328508 2018-12-05 13:13:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jormsbybed17/f52pkh8j1ole/wish/311328508