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Migratory Water Birds I

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Yupiit School District

3

Science

Migratory Water Birds I

Grade

Subject

Unit Title

Students will develop knowledge of the migratory water birds.

2 weeks

One-Sentence Summary

Time to Complete

Standard
A. A student should understand scientific, facts, concepts, principals, and theories.

Detailed Description
Students will learn names of migratory water birds in Yup'ik and English. Students will learn when birds return to Alaska during spring and migrate south during fall.
1. Discuss migratory birds, map reading, and
2. Introduce vocabulary
3. Discuss migratory spring and fall breeding habitats and cycles.
4. Write a paper about the migratory birds.

Task Management Skill
Information: Acquires and uses information

Vocabulary

Loon family:
tuullek-loon
qaqataq-arctic loon
tunutellek-common loon
aarayuli-red necked loon

Grebe Family:
qaleqcuuk- grebe
tusairnaq-grebe

Ducks:
uqsuqerpak-mallard
uqsuqaq-pintail
qatkeggliq-wigeon
curcurpak-shoveler
tengesqaaq-green winged teal
qugyuk- swan
kukumyaq-black scooter

Geese:
lagiq-lesser canadian goose
lagilugpiaq-white front goose
lakcakcaaq-cackeler
kanguq-snow goose
teqiyaaq-mewgull
yungaq-sooty term
kukukuaq-cornmon snipe

EFG
Primary Domain

Detailed Description
Students will learn names of migratory water birds in Yup'ik and English. Students will learn when birds return to Alaska during spring and migrate south during fall.
1. Discuss migratory birds, map reading, and
2. Introduce vocabulary
3. Discuss migratory spring and fall breeding habitats and cycles.
4. Write a paper about the migratory birds.

Domain Outcomes

P1. Read to Understand
Core Skills: reading, information acquisition and management, annalytical thinking

P2. Complete a Mathematical Analysis
Core skills: analytical thinking, mathematics, relational thinking

P3. Create a Map, Graph, or Chart

P4. Demonstrate Competency in World Languages

P5. Action research project with a team approach:

P6. Utilize one form of technology:

P7. Develop Creative Expression:

P8. Write a report:

P9. Make an Oral Presentation:

Partnerships

Career Investigations

Community Service Options:

Internet Questions:

Grade3

SubjectScience

Date Created2/5/1997

Unit TitleMigratory Water Birds I

Date Modified3/24/2000

Time to Complete2 weeks

Cultural ConceptAbility to identify migratory birds in Yup'ik and English, identify their habitats, and migration cycles.

Outcome Area
Hunting/Gathering

State Standard
A. A student should understand scientific, facts, concepts, principals, and theories.

District Outcome 1:
Understand ecosystems and how plants and animals adapt to survive.

District Outcome 2:

Detailed Description:
Students will learn names of migratory water birds in Yup'ik and English. Students will learn when birds return to Alaska during spring and migrate south during fall.
1. Discuss migratory birds, map reading, and
2. Introduce vocabulary
3. Discuss migratory spring and fall breeding habitats and cycles.
4. Write a paper about the migratory birds.

Specific Grading Critieria:
> Name migratory birds
>Students will be able to locate where birds migrate to.
>Write a paper about breeding habitats, cycles.

General Grading Critieria:
> Completeness and accuracy

SCAN Skill
Information: Acquires and uses information

Resources
1. Parents, elders, community
2. Materials- Yup'ik dictionary, library books, papers, pencils
3. Information- Fish and Wildlife booklets, The library
4. Equipment- Audio Visual Aids

Specific Grading Critieria> Name migratory birds
>Students will be able to locate where birds migrate to.
>Write a paper about breeding habitats, cycles.

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