The birds around our school were overjoyed when Team 1 decided to focus on native birds for iSTEAM during Term 2. The children went on bird watching expeditions to find where the birds lived. They looked and listened to try find the many Tuis and Fantails that visit our school. The children looked for ways to solve the question How can we help encourage birds to our school?
To the delight of the birds, some of the classes decided that by making bird feeders the birds would come. The children worked co-operatively in pairs and groups to make bird feeders. They then carefully placed their bird feeders around the school and on returning a couple of days later – found no bird seed left! Some children were inspired to make their own bird feeders at home.
Other classes looked at how the birds’ nests were made. They scavenged the school environment looking for twigs, branches, leaves… Anything that could be used to create their own nests. This was not an easy task and made many children realise how clever birds are!
