Teacher Information Sheet
Bird Homes and Habitats
1st Grade Field studies:

Field Site: Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge (6500 South Highway 15, Monte Vista) rade Field Studies

Program Length: 3 Hours

Teacher: _________________

Date: __________________

Number of Students: ________

Teacher Preparation

1. Assign teachers/chaperones one of the three field lessons enclosed. A refuge staff person or volunteer will teach the INTRODUCTION.
2. Insure students bring the following: field clothes (long pants, hats, jackets, old sneakers) water bottle, pencils, nutritious lunch.
3. Fill out name-tags for each student and divide class into three groups.
4. Recruit at least three chaperones/teachers who will be responsible for managing smaller groups
   

Schedule

Introduction to Birds: Their Needs and Habits: Students compare birds to humans and are introduced to the concept of habitat and how it relates to birds on the Monte Vista and the Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge.

Students are divided into 3 groups and rotate
through three 45 minute stations.

Through the Eye of an Owl: Students learn how to bird watch with binoculars. Students identify birds based on habit and habitat.

Habitat Pies: Using color, students relate seasonal changes to changes in habitat conditions for birds.

Bird Senses: Students explore how birds sense the world in comparison to humans.

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