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Interactive Ecology Classroom | Our Bird Neighbors

Activity Introduction

Apart from being the Pearl of the Orient, Hong Kong also has a diversified biodiversity. We are neighbors to lots of wild animals. We could often find traces of birds at every corner in the city, Asian Koel calling loudly, Black Kite hovering in the sky, Little Egret resting on a tree, etc. Indeed, urban ecology is deeply interconnected with our daily life.

“Interactive Ecology Classroom’s Our Bird Neighbors” uses urban birds as a starting point. In small-class activities including lectures, documentary appreciation, games and storytelling, students could learn about common urban birds in Hong Kong. Through learning the way to live peacefully with wild animals, students are encouraged to observe and appreciate surrounding urban ecology in everyday life.

Red-whiskered Bulbul is a Hong Kong common urban bird, and is essential for seed spreading.
Red-whiskered Bulbul is a Hong Kong common urban bird, and is essential for seed spreading.

Learning Objectives

  1. Understand and appreciate Hong Kong urban ecology, and facilitate students’ understanding and interests of Hong Kong biodiversity
  2. Learn about bird ecology related concepts through diversified and interactive activities
  3. Explore the impact of human activities towards urban ecology, and encourage students to live with birds in a righteous way

Relevant Learning Scope (General Studies)

Health and Living, People and Environment, Community and Citizenship, Global Understanding and the Information Era

Our tutor introducing the neck features of a Spotted Dove.
Our tutor introducing the neck features of a Spotted Dove.

“Our Bird Neighbors” Activity Details

Duration
1 hour (indoor)
Location
In-school
Target
Primary 1-6 students
Activity Rundown
Section 1 - Subject Talk
  • Introduce behaviors and characteristics of common urban birds in Hong Kong
Section 2 - Local Ecology Short Film Screening & Quiz
  • Understand the habits and characteristics of a local owl family
Section 3 - “Collared Scops Owl and the Mysterious Flash” Interactive Storytelling Session”
  • Understand body features of an owl
  • Understand the impact of human activity towards urban birds
Section 4 - Activity Summary
  • Come up with ways to live with urban birds in harmony
  • Encourage active observation and appreciation to urban ecology
Tutor to Student Ratio
1 OWLHK tutor: 35 students
Language
Cantonese or English
Remarks
For schools, please provide indoor venue (in classroom setting), computer, projector and screen, audio equipment, mic.

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Our tutor introducing body features of a Black Kite.
Students enjoying a local-filmed and produced video about bird ecology.
After learning an owl’s body features, a student drawing her own Collared Scops Owl.
At the end of the story, our tutor guided students to come up with the righteous way to live with birds.
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