Bird-Friendly Maple
Articles/Websites
Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Social Studies, Biology
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What it is
- This article examines what a sugarbush is, the defining features of a bird-friendly sugarbush, and the Bird-Friendly Maple project's goals for sugarbush management in Connecticut.
- Students will see the birds that reside in a bird-friendly sugarbush and listen to their calls.
Teaching tips
Positives
- Students can make informed decisions when purchasing maple products, as the article provides Connecticut's "Maple Managed for Birds" label and links to a list of bird-friendly maple producers.
- This brief article allows students to read and discuss it within one class period.
Additional Prerequisites
- Some students may need the terms tree cavities, age classes, canopy, and others defined before they read the article.
- Students should understand the ecological importance of biodiversity.
Differentiation
- To connect to students' background knowledge, teachers can ask their students about maple products or if they have any experience tapping trees.
- Students can read this article at home to prepare for an in-class discussion on how American food production can become more sustainable.
- This article can augment a lesson on various forest ecosystems and the services they provide.
- This article can enhance a classroom discussion where students consider their maple syrup consumption.
- Students can research the birds living in this habitat and write informative pieces about them.
- Language arts students can practice persuasive skills by creating an advertisement encouraging others to purchase bird-friendly maple products.
From the scientist review
This resource introduces students to a project from Audubon Connecticut, where they collaborate with maple farmers to ensure bird habitat in the sugarbush. This resource features clear text and a bulleted list that covers the main strategies for improving bird habitat and the overall health of the sugarbush. The resource links to another site featuring more detail on sugarbush management. The resource includes several bird images and audio recordings of birdsong. This resource focuses on an important conservation project currently being implemented and is recommended for teaching.
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