Are you working on a project about falcons with your students? It is advisable to enrich the lessons with a personal experience with these spectacular animals. The boys and girls will see the importance of learning in real life. In addition, in the workshop at the school «The Falcons» they will have the opportunity to review all the knowledge acquired.
The workshop lasts 1 hour and is conveniently held in the students’ regular classroom.
3 species of falcons participate:
- Peregrine falcon
- Kestrel
- Gyrfalcon ( largest falcon species in the world)
Throughout the workshop the students will have the opportunity to meet 5 more animals, all related to this theme.
The workshop is specially developed for Primary Education and Nursery school.
Animals participating in the workshop at the school «The Falcons».
Functioning of the workshop «The Falcons»
Development and content
- Presentation and explanation of the rules
- Peregrine falcon
- Students can observe and caress the bird
- What do we know about falcons?
- Where do they live?
- What do they eat?
- What does bird of prey mean?
- Mallard
- Pigeon
- Rabbit
- How do animals on which the birds of prey feed protect themselves?
- Kestrel
- The kestrel flies over the students.
- How do the falcons fly?
- What is their body like?
- Barn owl
- The barn owl flies over the students and lets them caresses her.
- Difference between day and night birds of prey
- Steppe eagle
- The students can caress the bird.
- What are the differences between falcons and eagles?
- Gyrfalcon
- The largest species of falcon in the world
Additional information
Other workshops and activities
If you are interested in a general or specific workshop with animals on a particular topic, please consult the complete offer of educational activities of the Zoo of the Pyrenees.
Educational material
The workshop may be accompanied by an educational booklet specifically developed to work on the basic concepts of the world of falcons. The Zoo of the Pyrenees team can also bring pellets and feathers to work on the subject in an interactive way: Educational material.
Practical information
Consult the General Information with topics such as prices and schedules of the activities of the Zoo of the Pyrenees.
The workshop «The Falcons» is an ideal activity to finish the school project about the birds of prey. The students will have the leading role during the workshop, they will be able to use their knowledge acquired during the classes. In addition, the promise of being able to participate in this activity can serve as an incentive for the students to actively participate throughout the project.
