Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to learn about ducks and their characteristics.

Materials and Prep

• Picture books about ducks
• Paper and crayons
• Small plastic toy ducks
• Access to a computer or tablet with internet

No prior knowledge is required for this lesson.

Activities

• Read a picture book about ducks and discuss the different features of ducks.
• Draw and color a picture of a duck using paper and crayons.
• Play with the small plastic toy ducks, pretending to be ducks and making duck sounds.
• Watch a short educational video about ducks online.

Talking Points

• "Ducks are birds that live near water like lakes, ponds, and rivers."
• "They have webbed feet that help them swim and walk on land."
• "Ducks have feathers to keep them warm and dry. Some ducks have colorful feathers."
• "Ducks eat plants, insects, and small fish."
• "They make quacking sounds to communicate with other ducks."