This document outlines the requirements for a student's "Birds and Their Habitats Report" assignment. It instructs students to: 1. Choose and research a type of bird. 2. Write a 1-2 page report about the bird including its description, habitat, lifecycle, diet, and uses to people. 3. Include an original drawing of the bird in its natural habitat and a map showing where the bird lives. 4. Present the report materials in a decorated folder with a title page and bibliography. The document emphasizes that students should be experts on their chosen bird and that neatness, quality of information, and meeting all requirements will result in a good grade

1. Name: _________________ # _______
Birds and Their Habitats Report
Due: October 15, 2013
Assignment Explanation Check Off
1. Choose one type of
bird.
Any type of bird is fine. Consider some
of the unusual types that live in habitats
different from many others.
Consider: Woodpecker, Hummingbirds,
Pelicans, Flamingos, Cactus Wrens, or
Toucan.
2. Research your bird.
Visit the city library, read books, read
science magazines, watch a DVD, look on
the internet.
3. Write one to two
pages of information.
You may handwrite it
very neatly in ink or type
it on the computer.
Information to include: description of bird,
habitat, lifecycle, diet, uses to people.
4. Include an original
drawing of your bird in its
natural habitat.
Use color and add detail to your picture.
I like your artwork the best!
5. Include a map
showing where your bird
lives.
You can highlight an area on a world map,
or draw a map of your own.
6. Present your report in
a folder.
Decorate the folder in the theme of the
report and include the title and your
name.
7. Include a title page.
When the cover is opened, this page will
show the title, your name, grade, school,
and date.
8. Include a
bibliography.
List some of the resources you used to
research your report. Put this page at the
back of your report.
(Over Please)

2. All reports will be shared in class, so make sure that you are an expert on your
bird! You may make a poster to use with your presentation if you want, but it is
not required.
Neatness, quality of information, creative presentation, knowledge
of written material, and all requirements completed = A
Please look over your child’s work before turning it in to check for spelling errors
and neatness.
If you have questions please ask!