Animalia
Chapter Name : Diversity In Living Organisms |
Sub Topic Code : 103_09_07_05_14 |
Topic Name : Animalia |
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Sub Topic Name : Aves |
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Introduction
Aves - Aves are birds. This group includes all the birds weather they can fly or not. These are warm blooded animals.
Pre-Requisites:
What are aves? What are their characteristics?
Activity:
Nests of birds on trees nearby home or your school.
Real Life Question:
Which is the smallest bird?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Aves | These animals have a 4 chambered heart and lay eggs, their eggs have a hard covering. Eg - all birds fall under this category. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Nests | You can observe how birds build their nests using leaves, twigs and hay. |
Real life uses :
Bird feathers are used for decorative purposes.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Pigeons, crows | These are some of the commonly found birds. You can observe how these birds have a beak and their forelimbs are modified into wings. |
What you learn in Theory:
Characteristics of birds.
What you learn in Practice:
How birds build their nests and feed their young ones.