| Author |
Chantelle Binedell, Nedlands Primary School, Western Australia |
|---|---|
| Nature of the inquiry problem |
Exploring and classifying birds in our environment. |
| Suitable year levels and subject areas |
Australian Curriculum Year 3 Science |
| Curriculum links |
Living things can be grouped on the basis of observable features and can be distinguished from non-living things (ACSSU044). Science involves making predictions and describing patterns and relationships (ACSHE050). Science knowledge helps people to understand the effect of their actions (ACSHE051). |
| Learning Objectives |
Students will make predictions about which bird species they might observe during their birdwatching experience. Students will learn how to classify local bird species based on their observable features. |
| Student Learning Outcomes* |
Students will:
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| Format |
Birdwatching experience e.g. excursion to bird observatory (optional).
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| Assessment outcomes |
Individual student presentation.
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| Information and communications technology (ICT) |
Computers/laptops/tablets with internet access. |
Acknowledgment
Finding Feathers (created by Chantelle Binedell) (2017). Except as otherwise noted, this work is licenced under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence. To view a copy of this licence, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/