Bird Binoculars

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This is a tape and glue activity in which learners make binoculars that they can decorate and then use to go bird watching. The suggested questions encourage learners to share their knowledge, thoughts and feelings about birds. This resource also includes a brief explanation of how a bird's unique anatomy enables it to fly. Note: these are not functioning binoculars.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
45 to 60 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$5 - $10 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 4 - 6
Resource Types:
Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • Toilet Paper Rolls
  • Construction Paper
  • Yarn or String
  • Masking Tape
  • Glue Sticks
  • Scissors
  • Hole Punchers
  • Markers
  • Random supplies to decorate the binoculars (i.e.foam pieces, glitter, pompoms, feathers, etc. )Optional

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Diversity of Life
      • Animals
    • Evolution
      • Mechanisms of Evolution
  • The Nature of Technology
    • The Design Process
      • Invention and Innovation

Informal Categories

  • Animals
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Outdoor Activity
  • Nature and Environment

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • see color
  • be mobile
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

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