Students will use clues from bird beaks and feet to design a bird. They will then write about the environment of that bird and how its structures enable it to survive.
Students should be familiar with the concept that certain traits help organisms survive better in certain environments.
Scoring Guide:
1. Students design bird and color it…………………………………..4
2. Students share their work with others……………………………..4
3. Student groups present their choice to the class…………………4
4. Student paragraphs answer the questions about their bird
thoroughly….4
Lesson Design by Jordan School District Teachers and Staff.