Bird Structures
Why are female birds not as brightly colored as the males?
They camouflage in order to protect their nest and eggs.
8 + ____= 10
2
Which star is closest to earth?
The sun
Name a 2D shape with 0 sides or corners.
Circle or oval.
This bird has a sturdy, strong beak used for pounding holes in trees.
Woodpeckers
Explain how a flamingo uses its beak to get food.
Flamingos put their heads in the water upside down. They used their large tongues to help push water into their mouths and filter out the food.
How many groups of ten are in 100?
10
What does the earth orbit around?
The sun
Name a 6-sided shape.
Hexagon
This bird has a long, thin beak used for drinking nectar.
Hummingbirds
Name 3 birds that are meat eaters or carnivores.
Owls, falcons, eagles, hawks, vultures, and osprey
John has 6 pencils. Ben gives him 6 more. How many pencils does John have now?
12
What is the horizon?
The imaginary line where the land and sky meet.
How many faces are on a cube?
6
This bird has an uneven beak it uses to trap fish.
Skimmers
What is is called when ducks nibble at the surface of the water to pick up little bits of food?
Dabbling
How many vertices on a square pyramid?
5
Does the shape of the moon change each night?
No, only what we see.
What are the shapes of the faces on a cylinder?
Circles
This bird has a heavy sharp beak it uses to crush seeds.
Macaws
What are tail feathers on birds used for?
Some use them for balance or steering when flying.
What is a quadrilateral? Give 2 examples of quadrilateral.
A quadrilateral is a closed, four sided shape. (Squares, rectangles, trapezoids, or rhombus)
How long does it take earth to travel around the sun?
1 year or 365 days
Name a shape with 4 square corners.
Square or rectangle
This bird has a cross-tipped beak it uses to pry open pine cones.
Crossbills