Here is a new type of bird call!


Why do birds use this type of bird call?


Why do birds sing?


Do Snowy Owls mate for life?

What eats a Blue Jay?

How fast can a Mockingbird fly?
Do Pine Grosbeaks

How fast can a Pacific Loon fly?


Do Penguins have a wingspan?


How old is the oldest Great Horned Owl?

How do you make a bird feeder?

Technology in our classroom is just amazing!

Vidyo Conference

Today went very well! The kids had SO much fun and learned so much! I plan to post the videos over the weekend - so stay tuned!

Bird Beak & Bird Feet

I found this on the internet. It has some great pictures that can help kids identify the different types of beaks and feet that their bird has!



You can also visit the website at: http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/doclib/documents/JuniorBirdlist.pdf

Two very cool things that I wanted to share....

I saw this on the news last night about how you can create your own floral arrangement. I gave it a try and will post a picture as soon as I can!



I clipped these out of our courtyard!!!




Then, last week, this aired. I thought it was such a great idea - especially since we are looking for ways to help children eat healthier and make great choices! I so wish we could do something like this in our district!

Vidyo Conference # 2: April 18, 2004

Today was another fabulous day! We learned so much!

How many eggs does a Tree Swallow lay?


What is the wingspan of the Snowy Owl?


Why do birds sing?


We went ahead and typed in our answers using www.todaysmeet.com/bird and here is what some of the students said:
Mate
Signal Danger
To Locate Their Mate
Communicate
Show Off

Scientific Answer:


Do Parrots talk in the wild like they do in the pet stores?