Can You Name The Birds Around Us Activity

In this lesson students will learn how to identify the birds that live around us by using the Merlin Bird ID app and completing several activities that will strengthen the students' knowledge of birds. Students will collect bird call data and complete a research project on a bird they chose. 

• Objectives
  • Students will be able to use the Merlin Bird ID and recognize the birds around them by using their call.  
  • Students will be able to explain how birds are able to communicate (make calls). 
• Grades: 6 to 8
• Time: 3 days
• Author: G Matzkin 

Arizona Standards Engaged

7.L1U1.10 Develop and use a model to explain how cells, tissues, and organ systems maintain life (animals). 
7.L1U1.8 Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to provide evidence that all living things are made of cells, cells come from existing cells, and cells are the basic structural and functional unit of all living things.