bird song - Classroom 2.02024-03-28T16:44:19Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/649749:Topic:27414?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A27494&xg_raw_resources=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Ginelle--
Thanks for the c…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-10-17:649749:Comment:3932772009-10-17T14:35:14.984ZConnie Weberhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/connieweber
Hi Ginelle--<br />
Thanks for the comment on this conversation from long ago. It's nice to have things resurface. I'm doing work with my class on nature sounds, and turning birdsong into human music, that sort of thing.<br />
We're also investigating global ecological issues in Problem-based learning. Would love to hear what you're doing, as a biologist-turned-teacher.<br />
Welcome to the teaching profession. How long have you been a teacher?<br />
Maybe you should check out…
Hi Ginelle--<br />
Thanks for the comment on this conversation from long ago. It's nice to have things resurface. I'm doing work with my class on nature sounds, and turning birdsong into human music, that sort of thing.<br />
We're also investigating global ecological issues in Problem-based learning. Would love to hear what you're doing, as a biologist-turned-teacher.<br />
Welcome to the teaching profession. How long have you been a teacher?<br />
Maybe you should check out <a href="http://firesidelearning.ning.com" target="_blank">Fireside Learning</a> for some ongoing conversations. Hope to see you there--<br />
Connie It's great that you practice…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-10-02:649749:Comment:3872532009-10-02T13:23:25.437Zginelle oconnorhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ginelleoconnor
It's great that you practice your science observation skills. Many teachers don't. As a former biologist turned teacher, I have been disappointed in this regard. I spent many early mornings in the woods listening to the night birds finish talking and the morning birds start talking. I was studying owls and their habitat so I was out all night and early morning.<br />
I just want to add there are many other reasons why songbirds are declining: Habitat reduction/modification, diseases, predation, more…
It's great that you practice your science observation skills. Many teachers don't. As a former biologist turned teacher, I have been disappointed in this regard. I spent many early mornings in the woods listening to the night birds finish talking and the morning birds start talking. I was studying owls and their habitat so I was out all night and early morning.<br />
I just want to add there are many other reasons why songbirds are declining: Habitat reduction/modification, diseases, predation, more aggressive birds (such as the cowbird), egg shell thinning, etc. Please join the "Global Lean"…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-03-03:649749:Comment:3024302009-03-03T14:26:28.958ZPeggy Sheehyhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/PeggySheehy51
Please join the "Global Lean"<br />
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blog at <a href="http://globallean.edublogs.org">http://globallean.edublogs.org</a><br />
AND NING <a href="http://globallean.ning.com">http://globallean.ning.com</a><br />
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Give the world a voice in a joyful celebration of diversity!<br />
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Thanks! Peggy Sheehy
Please join the "Global Lean"<br />
<br />
blog at <a href="http://globallean.edublogs.org">http://globallean.edublogs.org</a><br />
AND NING <a href="http://globallean.ning.com">http://globallean.ning.com</a><br />
<br />
Give the world a voice in a joyful celebration of diversity!<br />
<br />
Thanks! Peggy Sheehy Addendum:
Went to school late…tag:www.classroom20.com,2007-06-15:649749:Comment:274942007-06-15T21:16:40.754ZConnie Weberhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/connieweber
Addendum:<br />
Went to school later that morning and found that about 6 robin families are thriving on the 20 acre property, singing out the territorial song. That's about normal.<br />
It's a population flux; a significant difference, but not a wipe-out. Our two robin families for this other 5 acres in the area are gone--this year.<br />
Species fluctuation is normal, as is the salience of certain voices in the choir. Just seems important to be aware of the changes. Seems important to notice and appreciate…
Addendum:<br />
Went to school later that morning and found that about 6 robin families are thriving on the 20 acre property, singing out the territorial song. That's about normal.<br />
It's a population flux; a significant difference, but not a wipe-out. Our two robin families for this other 5 acres in the area are gone--this year.<br />
Species fluctuation is normal, as is the salience of certain voices in the choir. Just seems important to be aware of the changes. Seems important to notice and appreciate diversity wherever it occurs.<br />
Hopefully, the birds will develop an immunity to the virus, over time.<br />
Hopefully, we'll add to our knowledge of what to do to protect diversity of life--and expression--all over the globe.