Friday, May 18, 2012
Okay so I downloaded the software and am starting on the concept map. Its due Sunday and we should probably get started on it! I do not mind doing this one because I know there are more to in the future. Keep sending me ideas and I will continue to add to the concept map. I will e-mail it to you both before I submit to to get your feedback.
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Thanks for downloading that! I meant to mention in my last post that my computer is being fixed and all I have is my iPad until sometime next week, so I'm not sure if I would be able to download the software, but the next time we need it I can definitely do it then! In case you don't see my last comment on the post below this one I thought another branch could be best places to watch the birds. And also Ellen's ideas should definitely be added to the concept map! Thanks again for downloading that software!
ReplyDeleteNo problem! I sent a rough draft of the concept map to both your gmail e-mails. Let me know what you think! I had to attach it as a picture so I hope it worked, let me know.
ReplyDeleteThanks for starting us off Kristen!
ReplyDeleteI am having trouble opening the map. The file is saved as a Kidspiration file. Is it possible to save it as a JPEG? If nothing else can you screen shot it and paste it into a document or something?
Since I can't see it yet I wanted to check and see if you have branches off the original groupings we have been saying such as off the parts of a bird would be the beak, wings etc.
I am not sure how to attach it so I will just give you a description and when you guys give me the thumbs up I will submit it. Okay so in the middle I have “the bird project- Michigan birds”, the bubbles that I have are
ReplyDelete1)A few recognizable species – bald eagle, blue jay, American robin, hawk
2)Life span
3)What birds eat- worms, meat, insects, seeds
4)Tools used to watch birds- binoculars, bird cam, guide book
5)Parts of a bird- head, feet, wings beak
Let me know what you guys think!
That looks good to me. The only thing that may be different is Ellen suggested doing "The bird project - Michigan bird watching" since birding is watching birds. Other than that I think that should work! Thanks a lot!
ReplyDeleteThat is definitely looking good! Along with what Allison said I would like to add hawk isn't a species but a type maybe the Red-tailed Hawk. When I think of Michigan birds I also think of American Gold Finch and Northern Cardinal. Both of which have bright males so easily identifiable. Since we have an eagle, song birds, and a hawk maybe we should also add Mallard to have a duck. Also maybe a Woodpecker like the Pileated Woodpecker. I think it would be a good a good idea to start with a lot then if we need to we can cut back.
ReplyDeleteWhat about a branch regarding coloring? And one off of there for males and females. This would have to do with the males being bright to attract females and the females being toned down and earth kind of tones to create camouflage when nesting.
I don't know about life span. I am looking at a couple of field guide and I don't see anything about that. So we might want to eliminate that one.
Another branch could be migration. This could lead to when we could see them. Then another could be types of nest and off of here would be ground nest, platform nest, cup nest and pendulous nest.
I think with these additions we will be on our way!
Oh and adding tail to parts of bird. Thank you for putting this all together Kristen!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas for additions Ellen!
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