My father just called me to let me know he witnessed the birth of a Bald Eagle...live! He was so excited. Instead of sitting around and watching television, he watched his computer screen to watch the live birth of our nation's bird. With the use of technology, we, as educators, can bring the world form outside the classroom into the lives of students.
Do the students know that the Bald Eagle used to be on the Endangered Species List? Do the students know that the Bald Eagle is our national bird? Have students ever witnessed a birth of a bird from an egg? Sad to say, but there are children that don't know the answers to these questions. If they could apply the viewing of this real life experience with new knowledge, they are bound to never forget the factual information. They could also share this with their brothers and sisters. The students will then notice more of their environment around them. They could ultimately become more conscious of biology, and the causes and effects within the realm of life.
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