How have birds evolved from prehistoric animals? With the three-part lesson, small groups first research different prehistoric animals and determine whether they are birds. Then, scholars explore different bird adaptations using the Flap to the Future game. Finally, small groups brainstorm and draw different habitats for birds specific to their adaptations.

Concepts

birds, evolution, the theory of evolution, adaptations, dinosaurs, habitats, bird attributes, types of birds, natural selection

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils research the habitat and adaptations of a bird of their choice and create a short presentation for the class
• Take scholars outside to observe and identify local birds

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils should be 1:1 with a device for parts of this lesson

Pros

• Uses a combination of individual and group work
• Integrates a game to engage the class

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.6.7 W.6.1.a W.6.9.a SL.6.1.a SL.6.1.d W.7.1.a W.8.1.a RST.6-8.1 RST.6-8.8