Build a Bird Feeder to Discover What Animals Need
Grade Range
Kindergarten
Group Size
2 students
Active Time
60 minutes
Total Time
60 minutes + potential bird observation days
Area of Science
Zoology
Key Concepts
Animals' basic needs, survival
Learning Objectives
- List at least three basic needs of animals and apply that knowledge to birds.
- Design and build a bird feeder that meets the basic needs of a bird.
Credits
Svenja Lohner, PhD, Science Buddies
OverviewIn this lesson, each student will create a bird feeder from recycled, bird-safe materials. While designing their own bird feeders, students will discuss what basic needs an animal has and how they can meet these needs with the structure they build. NGSS AlignmentThis lesson helps students prepare for these Next Generation Science Standards Performance Expectations:
Materials![]() Photo of household materials that can be used to build and decorate a bird feeder. Pictured is an empty plastic milk jug, glue, yarn, colored feathers, colored popsicle sticks, scissors, wooden dowels, tape, paintbrushes, seashells, pebbles, tree bark, paint, stickers and bird seeds.
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Grade Range
Kindergarten
Group Size
2 students
Active Time
60 minutes
Total Time
60 minutes + potential bird observation days
Area of Science
Zoology
Key Concepts
Animals' basic needs, survival
Credits
Svenja Lohner, PhD, Science Buddies
Learning Objectives
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