Bird Binoculars
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Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
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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.
- 45 to 60 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 4 - 6
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
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
Subjects
- Life Sciences
- Diversity of Life
- Animals
- Evolution
- Mechanisms of Evolution
- Diversity of Life
- The Nature of Technology
- The Design Process
- Invention and Innovation
- The Design Process
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
Other
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- All Rights Reserved, OMSI, ©2004
