Unit Goal: Children discover that different types of birds have different types of beaks, feet and feathers to help them live in different habitats.

Lesson Objectives:

1. Bird Basics. Children will learn how birds use their beaks to eat.

2. Bird Beaks. Children will discuss various weather conditions and explore how some types of clothing can keep us dry.

3. Swim, Walk, Hop. Children will learn that birds use their feathered wings to fly and their feet to help them swim, walk and hop.

4. Birds of a Feather. Children will learn that feathers can help birds fly and hide.

Feathered Friends Video Excerpt – Explore