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==Learning Activity 3-D-2: Local Documents, Data, and Cartoons==

Pictures of John J. Audubon’s house at Mill Grove: []

Book (in our Library) - The National Audubon Society: Speaking for nature: [] - actual book that can be used as a reference for students.

Audubon Society Information: [] - site includes information about what the goals and mission of the Audubon Society are.

Maps and Information about the John J. Audubon Center at Mill Grove: [] - local maps and information about the Center.

Florida Museum of Natural History - [] - information about John J. Audubon

Information on John J. Audubon - [] - information about John J. Audubon

Learning Activity 4-D-1: Local Photos and Posters

 * Pictures and Posters for Project: **

[] - site provides a picture of John J. Audubon and a brief history about his life.

[] - site is a gallery of paintings/prints created by J.J. Audubon. I will use this as part of the overall project – the students have to pick one of his paintings and tell about it and tell what they like about the picture.

[|http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/John_James_Audubon.aspx#1] – Another site that includes biographical information and several links to his paintings.

[] - site is a gallery of paintings/prints created by J.J. Audubon.

[] - slideshow of pictures about J.J. Audubon.

[] – a Google search of images of J.J. Audubon, maps of the local area, and pictures of the area at Mill Grove and of his paintings.

[] - Map of Audubon centers, offices, and sanctuaries throughout the U.S.

==Learning Activity 5-D-1: Local Audio and Music==

===I was also thinking the I could find tracks of bird sounds and play them in the background when the students are working in groups or individually. Then after a day or two of identifying them and playing them, see if they can recognize them on their own. Here are five audio resources that I found:===

[] - use to give examples of bird calls – these are birds that JJ Audubon painted.
===[] - The “Owl Serenade” sheet music – related to birds and was recorded in 1850. Students can listen and evaluate the sheet music of that time period and tell what it reminds them of just by listening to the music.===

[] – bird-related sheet music. Students can choose one or two of their choice and complete a NARA worksheet
==Learning Activity 6-D-1: Local Video and Maps==

Here are some videos that I found on Audubon. A couple of them would have to be purchased in order to preview them. There are a few information videos on YouTube.

This would have to be purchased to view - [] or from here - [] - It is called Drawn to Nature and covers the life and work of John J. Audubon. Students would be able to gain knowledge about Audubon’s life and use that for their projects.

Talks about John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, Audubon, PA - [|http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8876692139712966832#]. This video talks about the Center at Mill Grove and introduces the students to local history that is in their backyard.

This video would have to be purchased as well - [] - it is documentary about the life of John J. Audubon. Students would be able to gain knowledge about Audubon’s life and use that for their projects. I was thinking they could make an informational video about John J. Audubon and/or the Audubon Society.

[] – This is a program that commemorates the two hundredth anniversary of the naturalist and artist, John James Audubon. It is done by the National Archives – US Information Agency. They also offer a transcript of the video ([]). Students would be able to gain knowledge about Audubon’s life and use that for their projects.

This is a video of a sampling of Audubon’s paintings. There is music to the slideshow/video. The students could watch the video and write about the picture that they liked the best and why. []

This is a Birding map from Washington State. It can be used to explain to the students that people who are interested in birds and the Audubon society use maps like this to track and follow birds from around the country. []

This site could also be used to learn more about John J. Audubon - []

==Learning Activity 8-B-1: Local History Project==

Upon completion of an Environmental Unit in Science class, the students will be discovering information about John J. Audubon, his work and efforts on conservation of the environment, the John J. Audubon Center at Mill Grove and our local environment. The students will take a virtual field trip and complete the Field Journal: Introduction to Audubon. Next, the students will analyze a painting by Audubon and write a reflection about what was observed. Each student will then write an editorial to the local newspaper about why it is important to conserve our local area and history and include information about the conservation efforts of the Audubon Society. These projects will be part of the culmination of the entire Environmental Unit with respects on making a connection with the curriculum to the local history and environment.



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