Birds of a Feather

For this lesson, our main topic was about diversity and that everyone has unique characteristics. To enhance this, we created 3-Dimensional birds. To begin, we were given index cards and were asked to create a name and personality for our birds. Then we were each given a template to cut out. After all the pieces were cut out, we colored and put pieces of feathers on our birds to create texture and a pattern. We then assembled the bird by gluing the wings on and using a hole punch to put holes on the top and on the wings of the bird in order to attach the string to the bird.

Here are photos of my bird:

An extension activity would be to have students compare the different cultures around the world. Students could see how each culture is similar and different and the unique traditions and history each culture has.