Curated OER
Pelicans in Peril
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.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Pelicans
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.
Utah STEM Foundation
Utah Stem Action Center: Pelicans on Gunnison Island
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.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: American White Pelican
Discover fun facts and learn about the appearance, diet, breeding, habitat, behavior, and conservation status of the American white pelican.