Why do birds lay eggs?

In this lesson, we will learn about the life cycle of a bird, particularly focusing on a chicken. We will also look at the differences between a hatchling, nestling and fledgling. We will discuss and label the anatomy of a chicken egg. Finally, we will discuss strategies which birds use to attract mates.

Why do birds lay eggs?

In this lesson, we will learn about the life cycle of a bird, particularly focusing on a chicken. We will also look at the differences between a hatchling, nestling and fledgling. We will discuss and label the anatomy of a chicken egg. Finally, we will discuss strategies which birds use to attract mates.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Identify the stages of a bird's life cycle
  2. Label the parts of an egg
  3. Describe how some birds attract a mate

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5 Questions

Q1.
In sexual reproduction, what do you need in order for fertilisation to occur?
Asexual cells
Female cells
Correct answer: Male and female sex cells
Male cells
Q2.
Which of these is not true for ALL mammals?
They all die
They all grow
Correct answer: They all hatch from eggs
They are all born
Q3.
The maximum gestation period for a mammal is 1 year
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
Which of these is NOT an example of a placental mammal?
Cat
Elephant
Human
Correct answer: Kangaroo
Q5.
Which of these animals is an example of a Monotreme mammal?
Dog
Correct answer: Platypus
Rabbit
Wombat

5 Questions

Q1.
In the lifecycle of a chicken, after hatching it is considered a...
Correct answer: Chick
Chicken
Egg
Embryo
Q2.
Which of these refers to a bird that is learning to fly?
Egg
Correct answer: Fledgling
Hatchling
Nestling
Q3.
What is this the definition of? Spiral, rope-like strand that anchors the yolk in the thick egg white. There are two _______ anchoring each yolk, one on the top and one on the bottom.
Air chamber
Blastodisc
Correct answer: Chalaza
Shell
Q4.
Which of these fits this definition? The egg white. Contains proteins.
Correct answer: Albumen
Chalaza
Shell
Shell membrane
Q5.
Which of these is NOT a method in which male birds attract a mate?
Demonstrating skill and hard work
Correct answer: Gifting old feathers
Having colourful feathers
Performing special displays

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UnitScience / Reproductive cycles

Science