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Bridging Two Worlds: The One Bird Curriculum for Engaging Classroom Learning

Discover the One Bird - Two Worlds curriculum that explores the journey of the Baltimore Oriole between Minnesota and Costa Rica. This comprehensive program spans 6-8 week units for both fall and spring, focusing on environmental themes, migration, and scientific inquiry. Engage students through interactive independent projects, travel journals, and practical assessments aligned with national science standards. With resources to ease planning and promote impactful classroom experiences, this curriculum aims to inspire students and deepen their connection with nature.

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Bridging Two Worlds: The One Bird Curriculum for Engaging Classroom Learning

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  1. Curriculum Overview

  2. THEMES • Two Worlds - One Goal • Ambassador Bird • Forest: Common Ground

  3. SCHEMES • Passport • Travel Journal • To Know One - Be One!Independent Projects Photo by Carrol Henderson

  4. TIMELINES • 6 - 8 Week UnitFall Unit of 6-8 weeks Spring Unit of 6 -8 weeks • School-Year Unit    Mirror the timing of    Fall & Spring Migration

  5. ASSESSMENT • National Science Education     Standards • Student Progress Report • Journal • Independent Project • Pre & Post Test • Student Portfolio

  6. MAKING YOUR JOB EASIER because… • Fact # 1: Teachers are SUPER HUMAN. • Fact # 2: Plans change. It snows in Minnesota. Cars get     stuck in snow. Fire drills happen. Kids throw-up. • Fact # 3: Teachers are not known for triple digit salaries.  Schools have limited budgets. • Fact # 4: Teachers have a life beyond the school door. Family.   • Fact # 5: Teachers care about their students’ success. A lot. To a point.

  7. Making Your Job Easier with . . . • Planning Ahead • Classroom Ideas • Trivia Tidbits • Getting the Word Out

  8. TRIVIA TIDBITS • Check under your seat for one of three trivia tidbits. Share it with the class. • What do all three objects have in common? • How can you use trivia tidbits in your classroom?

  9. FLYING the ROUTE Minnesota to Costa Rica Setting the Stage: Background 1: Ticket Counter 2: Costa Rica, Coast of Riches 3:  Ambassador Between Two Worlds: Baltimore Oriole Bird Basics4: Feeder Frenzy5: Migrateering Migration Migraines Avian Olympics Forest Basics 6: Defining a Forest 7: A Forest Through the Trees 8: Forest Products Inventory

  10. FLYING the ROUTE Costa Rica to Minnesota Research & Scientific Inquiry# 9: Designing Researchers # 10: Buddy Banding # 11: Intelligent Tinkering Habitat# 12: Habitat Squeeze# 13: Territory Tango# 14: Cowbird Capers Problem Solving & Application# 15: Town Meeting & Tell the World# 16: Baggage Claim

  11. Lesson Layout • Overview & Concepts • Objectives & Key points • Teacher Background • Procedure

  12. Lesson Layout • Discussion, Extensions,     Assessment & Homework • Lesson Logistics • Class Time • Subjects • Vocabulary • Materials   • Journal Tips

  13. Side trips, Supplements, Surfing • Side trips • Cultural Exchange • Balancing Act • Forest Imagery • Supplement with Resources • Where to find volunteers, free        materials, and more! • Surfing the Web • Resources, resources……. www.dnr.state.mn.us/projectwild/obtw_resources.html.

  14. One Bird - Two Worlds Curriculum We hope it flies in your classroom! CONGRATULATIONS! Four CEU Hours Earned

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