Give me 10 - Birds

"Give me 10 - Birds" is an engaging classroom activity designed to encourage children to recall and list as many bird species as they can within a 10-minute time frame. For every correct bird name that the children provide, they earn 2 points, incentivising them to think broadly and creatively. The activity does not restrict the children to local avian species; instead, it opens up the possibility for them to explore and remember birds from various regions and habitats around the world. This not only broadens their knowledge of ornithology but also helps them appreciate the diversity of bird life globally.

After the listing activity, the lesson transitions to a discussion on animal classification, prompting students to think about how birds fit into the broader biological categorisation of animals. This part of the lesson serves as an educational tool to introduce or reinforce the concept of taxonomy and how scientists group living organisms. The activity, created by Focus Education (UK) Ltd, combines fun with learning, allowing children to demonstrate their understanding and knowledge of birds while also touching upon fundamental biological principles.