Birds and Insects

Miss Laverty 2012

March 26th, 2012

Instructions1. Please hand out the workbooks2. Grab today’s handout Today’s agenda • Brain Storm • How do birds fly?• Flightless birds• Research Project!

Brainstorm

• Table groups of 3• Brainstorm how birds fly• What are their special characteristics or

adaptations?• Think about their wings, feathers, body size…

Wings• The wings are connected to powerful chest

muscles • They are curved outward (convex) on the top

and flat or slightly concave on the bottom

Feathers• The feathers are hollow so

they are very lightweight• They overlap each other to

make it more airtight• Contour feathers cover the

body to make it aerodynamic

Muscles

• Large pectoral muscles that generate lots of power

Skeleton

• Bones are hollow or partially hollow making them light but strong

Respiratory system

• The lungs are connected to air sacks that fill up with air to provide a large amount of oxygen used during flight

Why CAN’T they fly?

• Birds that can’t fly:– Penguins, ostrich, emu

• Why?– Dense bones– Body weight– Wing span – Weak muscles

Diagrams

Penguin Ostrich

Research Project

Your project should include:• A clear diagram that shows how your bird or insect flies

– Labels indicating thrust, drag, lift and gravity/weight– Labels pointing out specific adaptions

• 5 facts written facts in your own words about how the bird flies and special adaptions it has for flight

• A list of at least 3 sources that you got your information from (include the author, title, website...)

• A catchy title and attractive poster or artifact that looks completely finished

Research Project Birds• Owl• Hawk• Eagle• Sparrow• Blue jay• Robin• Humming bird• Crow• Raven• Magpie

• Canadian goose• Duck• Cardinal • Dove• Pelican • Seagull • Parrot• Toucan • Falcon• Flamingo

Insects• Dragon fly• House fly• Butterfly• Bee• Lady bug• Flying antAnimals• Bat

3 2 1

DiagramDiagram is accurate and

detailed. All labels included

Diagram is accurate but missing some details. Most Labels included

Diagram is incomplete. Missing Labels

FactsIncludes at least 5

interesting facts. Well written without errors

Includes less than 5 facts. Only a few errors

Missing facts. Or there are facts but with many errors

Reference ListAt least 3 sources are listed and include the

author, title and website Less than 3 sources listed No sources listed

Finished product

The finished product is attractive and looks well done. Includes a catchy

title

The finished product looks nice and a title is

included

The product looks incomplete or is missing a

title

Presentation skills

Good speaking voice, eye contact and informative.

Ok speaking voice, not much eye contact and left

out some information

Hard to hear or understand, little eye contact and missing

information

Total: /15