Different types of feathers are designed for specific functions. 1.Measure the real feathers of different birds and label them. Using the information gathered from 1 above, discuss as a class how we can put that information into a graph. As a class, research the number of bones inside a bird, in a bird's wing, in the skull, the leg, etc. Use the information to write math problems.
Birds breathe with lungs.
Beaks come in many shapes and sizes, structured to help the bird get his food. Using pictures, classify birds with similar shaped beaks. As a class, do some research to match beaks to food. Each group should give an oral report of one type of beak. Make Native American beak masks.