Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about ducks through art, English, math, physical education, and science activities.

Materials and Prep

• Art supplies (paper, crayons, markers)
• Books or online resources about ducks
• Space for physical activities

No prior knowledge needed, just bring your curiosity and excitement to learn about ducks!

Activities

• Art: Draw and color your favorite duck species. Be creative with the colors!
• English: Write a short story about a duck adventure. Include where they go and who they meet.
• Math: Count how many ducks you see in a video or picture. Practice addition and subtraction with duck-themed problems.
• Physical Education: Pretend to waddle and quack like a duck for 5 minutes. Can you do duck jumps or duck walks?
• Science: Research and create a duck fact sheet. Include information about their habitat, diet, and interesting behaviors.

Talking Points

• Quack Quack: "Did you know that ducks say 'quack' instead of 'tweet' like birds?"
• Feathers: "Ducks have special feathers that repel water. This helps them swim easily!"
• Ducklings: "Baby ducks are called ducklings. They are so cute and fluffy!"
• Migrations: "Ducks fly in a 'V' formation during migrations to save energy. They take turns leading!"
• Webbed Feet: "Ducks have webbed feet that act like paddles in the water. It makes them excellent swimmers!"