Orinthology

=Orinthology 2010= =NC Science Olympiad= [|National SO Website] has excellent resources

What YOU Need at Competition:

 * YOU MUST bring a writing instrument.
 * YOU may also bring one published field guide (may be tabbed, annotated),
 * The 3 page official bird list [[file:Ornithology2010OfficialList7-16-09.pdf]]
 * One 8.5"x11" two-sided page of notes in any form.

What THEY Provide at Competition:

 * Event Leaders will provide any specimens/materials required to take the test,
 * The official test and answer sheet.
 * Never be surprised if you have live or stuffed specimens.
 * Unique ways to listen to bird calls.
 * Unique ways to see and choose habitats
 * Remember these are bird lovers who design the event.
 * Overview: a. Teams may be using any combination of specimens, pictures, bird calls, or recorded/written descriptions. b. Answer questions (multiple choice, fill in the blank, short answer, generating graphs or charts, etc) about the specimen. c. Identification (no more than 50%), anatomy, life cycle, habitat, diet, ecology, etc

Week ONE: October 27:

 * Read the rules for your event each week.
 * Download your list. Print the list. [[file:Ornithology2010OfficialList7-16-09.pdf]]Print the Coach's notes. [[file:ORNITHOLOGY_HANDOUT_2010.pdf]]
 * Check in the local and school library for the reference books we need for competition.
 * Learn 10 birds by visual sight, by ORDER, by full name, by habitat, by diet. Record all this in your Notebook in a chart.
 * What else do you need to know ? Do these birds have special beaks? why? What is most distinctive about each bird? Is there another bird that looks like one of these birds? What is an ORDER? Have someone explain dichotomy keys to you with classifications of plants and animals.
 * Order the CD from S.O.
 * Is there an Audubon society in our area for you to go bird watching? [|Wings Over Water Event] [|NC Birding Trails] [|NC Birding Events] [|NC Bird Clubs] Consider doing the [|NC Christmas Week Bird Counting]
 * Which birds are in Ms Knights kit?? Put a rubber band around those. Make sure information is correct.
 * What kind of storage box will you need for you materials to take to competition?
 * How can you identify the birds in your field guide? (tabs??)

Week TWO:
Week Three:
 * Always check the website again for updates on your event.
 * Find a map you can print out on line to help you locate your 15 birds.
 * If your coach/advisor is available, have them quiz you on the 30 birds.
 * Choose 10 more birds to learn. Record all this in your notebook.
 * What kind of thinking map or computer design could you make to help you learn the birds?
 * Always check the website again for updates on your event.
 * Find a map you can print out on line to help you locate your 15 new birds.
 * If your coach/advisor is available, have them quiz you on the 45 birds.
 * Choose 10 more birds to learn. Record all this in your notebook.
 * Listen to the bird calls on the CD. How will you recognize the bird calls? Discuss the learning tools you will need for this skill with your coach.

Week Four:
 * Always check the website again for updates on your event.
 * Find a map you can print out on line to help you locate your 15 new birds.
 * If your coach/advisor is available, have them quiz you on the 60 birds.
 * Choose 10 more birds to learn. Record all this in your notebook.

Week Five: You deserve a reward; you are 1/2 way through learning the birds.
 * Always check the website again for updates on your event.
 * Find a map you can print out on line to help you locate your 15 new birds.
 * If your coach/advisor is available, have them quiz you on the 75 birds.
 * Choose 10 more birds to learn. Record all this in your notebook.


 * Always check the website again for updates on your event.
 * Find a map you can print out on line to help you locate your 10 new birds.
 * If your coach/advisor is available, have them quiz you on the 40 birds.
 * Choose 10 more birds to learn. Record all this in your notebook.

Week Six:

Week Seven:

Week Eight: