Bird Parts

4th GradeScience30 min

Learning Objective

I can identify the basic external parts of a bird.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

7 min

External Parts of a Bird | Birds | The Good and the Beautiful

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Guided Notes

6 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • Feathers are unique to birds and are made of keratin.

  • A bird's mouth is called a beak or bill, and its shape is related to what the bird eats.

  • Birds have very good eyesight, and some birds have a third eyelid called a nictitating membrane that protects their eyes.

Practice

10 min

3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Name three external parts of a bird.

Teacher Guide

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