Reinforces terms mentioned in the Animals and Texas History introduction. Reinforces information in introduction. Have students compare their list with the list of endangered, extirpated, and extinct animals. Reinforces animal status terms. Teaches students about the Native American's respect of and relationship with animals and nature.
Students learn the origin of the practice of feeding wild birds.
Students make their own natural bird feeders. Students learn about the orgins of an important Pioneer staple. Stimulates students to think of ways to care for the planet Earth. Students are asked to compare their lives and posessions today with their ancestors of 100 years ago. Instructions on how to prepare a plaster cast of an animal track.