https://padlet.com/leemary1121/p6bk0fc8hpuyhxsr Lesson 3: Meet the Grasshopper Sparrow en-us 2022-04-11 18:51:35 UTC 2022-04-21 16:56:12 UTC hello@padlet.com leemary1121 https://padlet.com/leemary1121/p6bk0fc8hpuyhxsr/wish/2151995666 The class discussed adaptations and camouflage and how they were built into lesson. They noted the secretive lifestyle of the grasshopper sparrows and how they make sounds like grasshoppers to lure their  prey. They thought it was interesting that birds can be both predators and prey. Birds have different beaks (physical adaptation) and can migrate (behavioral adaptation).]]> 2022-04-21 12:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/leemary1121/p6bk0fc8hpuyhxsr/wish/2151995666 leemary1121 https://padlet.com/leemary1121/p6bk0fc8hpuyhxsr/wish/2151999290 The class saw how the lesson addresses the different standards and how easily it could be facilitated at a site like Freshkills or even our own backyards or schoolyards (as well as virtually). Big focus on adaptations and camouflage. ]]> 2022-04-21 13:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/leemary1121/p6bk0fc8hpuyhxsr/wish/2151999290 leemary1121 https://padlet.com/leemary1121/p6bk0fc8hpuyhxsr/wish/2152003986 The class felt like the lesson catered more to those more artistically inclined, so having more avenues for processing and showcasing student learning might be advantageous. Perhaps offering writing prompts, or coloring pages to color and label might be nice options.  The class mentioned readings as well as videos for different learners as well. ]]> 2022-04-21 13:04:48 UTC https://padlet.com/leemary1121/p6bk0fc8hpuyhxsr/wish/2152003986 leemary1121 https://padlet.com/leemary1121/p6bk0fc8hpuyhxsr/wish/2152009989 Allowing children to explore birds in own backyards was suggested. Exploring prairies with Build A Prairie site would allow for more understanding of this ecosystem. Virtual or actual trips to the park would leave quite the impression and making an interactive bulletin board after the trip would be exciting way to engage the children afterwards. ]]> 2022-04-21 13:08:48 UTC https://padlet.com/leemary1121/p6bk0fc8hpuyhxsr/wish/2152009989 leemary1121 https://padlet.com/leemary1121/p6bk0fc8hpuyhxsr/wish/2152011566 2022-04-21 13:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/leemary1121/p6bk0fc8hpuyhxsr/wish/2152011566 leemary1121 https://padlet.com/leemary1121/p6bk0fc8hpuyhxsr/wish/2152049696 I would like to recommend the Merlin Bird ID app. It is easy to use and allows students different ways to identify birds (by characteristics, photos, sounds, etc). Bird watchers can also report birds to eBird if this becomes something that interests them. My students in Grades 7 and 8 use it now and they love it. ]]> 2022-04-21 13:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/leemary1121/p6bk0fc8hpuyhxsr/wish/2152049696