Objective(s)

Students will use the internet, digital cameras, video cameras and other computer technology to observe and record information on local birds that visit their bird feeders. Students will also consider factors such as weather and seed consumption.

National Standards

Check your own state and districts standards.

Technology and/or Materials Needed

• Computers with Internet access
• Digital camera
• Video camera
• Video computer editing equipment

Implementation Time Frame

October - March

Activities

Visit "QESN's Backyard Bird Watch" that was created by Gary Holzang. This very-well laid out website includes all the lesson plans, weblinks, and much, much more for class or school to participate in this project.

Assessment

To create an assessment rubric, check out Rubistar and select "Multimedia Project". (Rubistar is a site that enables you to make quick and easy rubrics with pre-set criteria). You can then select the criteria and edit criteria that best serves your students' needs and abilities.

Resources and Links

Check out Netfiles' Net-igration for this month for links.