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Organizer
Curated OER

Pelicans in Peril

For Students 4th - 9th
In this Gulf oil spill activity, students examine an article regarding the brown pelican and the effects of the oil spill as well as a photograph.
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Activity
Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Pelicans

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a pelican, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Lesson Plan
Utah STEM Foundation

Utah Stem Action Center: Pelicans on Gunnison Island

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson, students will explore interactions between a population and the environment as they learn about why so many American white pelicans spend the spring and summer on Gunnison Island in the Great Salt Lake.
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Handout
Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: American White Pelican

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the appearance, diet, breeding, habitat, behavior, and conservation status of the American white pelican.