Bird Watching Journal: Nature Study & Backyard Science
SKU
023216
ISBN
9781951435219
Grade 3-12
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Observe the birds
in your backyard, at the park, or wherever you may be and easily record your
observations in this bird-watching journal from Thinking Tree! After you record
your observations, this book has plenty of templates for conducting and recording
additional research using books, websites, and more. Throughout the book, kids
learn by taking notes on what they see, drawing pictures, filling out profiles
for different bird species, writing poems, and much more. A brief introduction
at the beginning provides an overview and vision for how to use the book.
Publisher's Description of Bird Watching Journal: Nature Study & Backyard Science
This is a research journal for bird watchers of all ages.
Bring this book with you on your adventures into the forest or into your backyard.
You will need a few tools to help you complete the activities in this journal, including a bird identification handbook or field guide for your region, colored pencils, binoculars, a camera, and some videos or documentaries about local birds.
You will research, observe and study the birds that you happen to see while you are out bird watching.
Find out the name of each bird in your area and learn everything you can about it! What do they eat? What do their eggs look like? What sounds do they make make? Do they migrate? What kind of nest do they build? What is the difference between the male and female of each breed?
This book is perfect for creative students who love to draw, but if you don’t enjoy drawing just print photos and add them into this journal.
This book is perfect for anyone with a love for birds, but also can be used as a science curriculum for homeschooling any grade level.
This series of workbooks from Thinking Tree combines nature study and state studies with a focus on the various state birds, flowers, and trees. Each book features two pages per state plus vocabulary pages. While the first page is primarily a nature study (i.e. botanical name, describe habitat, etc.), the second page is more general. These pages include state-specific questions (ratification dates, capital cities) and a creative writing assignment (poem, short story, or unique state tidbit).
