National Bird Debate Part 2

Students reflect on the Founders’ decision to name the bald eagle as our national bird and symbol. They form their own opinion about whether bald eagles or wild turkeys would make a better national symbol and express their opinion with supporting reasons or facts. Students consider their classmates’ arguments before voting as a group to make a decision whether bald eagles or wild turkeys would make a better symbol for a country in part 2 of this integrated lesson plan.

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science

Grade Level(s): K

Intended Audience: Educators

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Keywords: civics, voting, debate, argument, bald eagle, turkey, symbol, United States, opinion, fact, decision, choice

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Project, Text Resource

Instructional Design Framework(s): Argumentation

Resource Collection: STEM Lesson plans - Grades K-5

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