Last week we realized that there are many different things to consider when designing and creating nest boxes. Before getting started, we chose a specific local bird to focus on to determine their shelter needs. Although we have many different bird species here in BC, the local birds that have been impacted by habitat loss are secondary cavity-nesting birds (birds that use natural or abandoned cavities), such as wrens, chickadees, tree swallows, flickers and nuthatches. Different birds need different sizes of nest boxes depending on their size and behaviour, and also to avoid predators. We gathered lots of helpful information about our specific bird’s needs so that we can start the design process for a suitable shelter. Grade 6s were busy exploring the human nervous system and comparing it to an animal’s. It was their turn this week to share what they had discovered in an engaging presentation. Although the nervous system is a complex body system, our grade 6s gave clear summaries of what they learned. It was a busy but memorable week, decorating gingerbread houses, singing Santa Claus is Coming to Town in our Christmas concert, and collecting last-minute donations for the food bank! Hope you all have a relaxing winter break with your families. Looking forward to hearing stories in the new year! Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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