Birds

Main Idea

Students get acquainted with birds. They build 3D models of feeders, houses for birds and different species of birds. Present their bird.

Creator	Sokol Iryna, OU Miksike
Subject	Biology, Computer Science
Length	45 minutes
Pedagogical Approach	Tactile, Real life
Competences	Critical thinking and problem-solving, Agility and adaptability, Curiosity and imagination, 3D pen skills, Focus and Self-Control
Grades	3rd-6th grade
Technologies	3D pen

Description

Αctivity 1: Discussion with students: What birds do you know? What birds do you often see in your yard, in the park? What kind of birds have you only seen on TV?
Αctivity 2: Let’s listen to the birds singing – https://youtu.be/RHnzqKfxSQw
Did you hear familiar sounds?
Αctivity 3: Using library resources, find information about your state bird, including its characteristics, habitat, feeding, and geographic range. What physical characteristics provide advantages for survival in its ecosystem?
Αctivity 4: Discussion:
Where do birds live? How do they build their nests? What do birds eat? What shouldn’t they be given to eat?
Αctivity 5: Let’s first build a 3D model of the bird.
Αctivity 6: Now let’s build a bird feeder.
Αctivity 7: Build a house for your bird

Αctivity 6: 3D model of the bird

1. Prepare the 3D pen. Connect it to your computer.
   

2. 550
3. Press the “On” button and wait for the handle to heat up.
   Warning! Don’t forget about safety! Do not touch the end of the 3D handle.
4. Choose any layout and create a 3D model of the bird with it
   
   
5. Draw a sights with a 3D pen.
6. When done, turn off the 3D pen.
   
   
   Αctivity 7: 3D model a bird feeder
   1. Prepare the 3D pen. Connect it to your computer.
      
   2. Press the “On” button and wait for the handle to heat up. Warning! Don’t forget about safety! Do not touch the end of the 3D handle.
   3. Build a bird feeder
      
      
      
   4. Draw a sights with a 3D pen.
   5. When done, turn off the 3D pen.
      
      Αctivity 8: 3D model a house

1. Prepare the 3D pen. Connect it to your computer.
   
2. Press the “On” button and wait for the handle to heat up. Warning! Don’t forget about safety! Do not touch the end of the 3D handle.
3. Build a house for your bird
   
4. Draw a sights with a 3D pen.
5. When done, turn off the 3D pen.