What Bird Am I?
School: Capital City Public Charter School
City/State: Washington, DC
Grade(s): 3
Format(s): Field guide: Natural science
Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science and Technology
Project Overview
This field guide features the frequently seen bird species of Rock Creek Park. The guide is formatted by first providing clues about the species, then revealing the species on the following page. Field marks and interesting facts about the birds are included. All text and scientific illustrations were created by the third-grade naturalists of CCPCS in Winter 2013.
The work was published in a spiral-bound book and the class is currently working with the National Park Service to have the book become a part of their resource section at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center.
How This Project Can Be Useful
- Shows carefully written entries, which are detailed and accurate. The written physical description of the birds matches the students’ drawings.
- The final product is cleanly designed attractive to the eye.
- Highlights an example of an interdisciplinary writing/art/science project.
- A unique format to present information which could be used with multiple subject matter
Relevant Resources
Common Core State Standards
| Standard | Long Term Learning Target |
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| RI.3.3 |
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| W.3.2 |
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