H.+Student+Performance

**Grade 3 Grading**

Students’ success will be assessed using a simple checklist. In order to receive full credit, students must receive a check for each bullet point.

-Fully complete each worksheet/handout. -Actively participate in observational activities with the class and contribute to discussion. -Learn to ask who, what, why, where, when questions in order to further the exploration and understanding of birds and their environment. -Make connections between how humans can positively or negatively impact the natural life of birds.

**Grade 6 Grading**

Each bullet point is worth 5 points. Students that receive full credit in each area will earn a grade resulting in 100%.

-Fully complete each worksheet/handout displaying questioning mastery. Actively participate within the student group. Have open discussions of ideas and observations with others. -Identify/locate at least one reliable resource for any type of birding inquiry that you/classmates propose. (Example: website, field guide, expert, wildlife center, etc.) -Creatively document your birding experience. Students will be assessed on the amount of birds observed, whether or not those birds have been properly identified using all available resources. -Further your knowledge of the bird by discovering additional interesting facts about the bird and its history/habits/relation to us through exploring/questioning. -Can make educated inferences about birds and their habits by observing their unique characteristics.