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The Thrush's Nest

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
A gorgeous collection of slides follows the changes within the nest of a thrush over a month's time. Beginning with a single egg on March 15th, frequent photographs looking down into the nest are displayed. Finally, on April 14th, the...
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Word Search: Great Lakes Birds

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young biologists find these Great Lakes birds names in this word search. Each of the 18 birds has an accurate and colorful representation on the worksheet. There is an answer key at the bottom of the worksheet as well. The birds all live...
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Rocky Mountain Birds

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Here are the names and pictures of a variety of Rocky Mountain songbirds for pupils to locate on a word search. There are 16 birds to find, each depicted by an accurate and colorful picture. An answer key is included on the worksheet....
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Who Am I?

For Teachers K - 2nd
This worksheet allows learners to see animals and reptiles, and also clearly identify them. There are bats, rats, and more. Here you will find 16 clear and colorful pictures which children must match up with their animal names. This...
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Word Search: Common Nearshore Birds

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Find these common nearshore birds within the word search to make learning fun. Anhinga, goose, swan and more! An unusually colorful word search because there are colorful and accurate drawings of the birds that need to be found. Very good!
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Help the Duck Find Her Babies

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students are introduced to a basic characteristic and need of living things-the ability and need to reproduce. They investigate how birds (and people) attract mates. Students discover how to build a nest. They discuss the needs and...
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Flight for Survival - Avian Adaptations

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners create imaginary creature that has some of the adaptations birds have.
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Birds - Beaks and Feet

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use an online database to research information about bird's beaks and feet. Using that information, they discover what foods they eat and where they live. In groups, they cluster the food/habitat and beak/feet data to make...
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Schoolyard Bird Project

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students observe and count bird sightings around their schoolyard throughout the school year.
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Bird Study: merit badge

For Students 5th - 12th
In this birds instructional activity, students use their workbook to answer short answer questions about birds and habitats. Students complete 8 questions total to get their merit badge.
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Birds

For Students 6th - 10th
In this birds worksheet, students read a 2 page informational excerpt about birds and the study of birds, ornithology. They then use the information the learned to answer the 10 questions in the packet. The answers are located on the...
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Aboriginal Dreamtime Symbols

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Young scholars create their own dreamtime symbols in the style of modern Aboriginal culture. They are told that aboriginal art is very important in native Australian culture. Students locate Australia on a world map. They find pictures...
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Birds

For Students 6th - 12th
For this biology worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 34 questions on bird classification and characteristics.
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Backyard Bird identification in the US

For Students 4th - 5th
In this bird identification worksheet, students complete a ten question multiple choice online interactive quiz about details related to the identification of backyard birds. Prior knowledge is assumed.
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Data Tables 1

For Students 4th
In this data table worksheet, 4th graders complete problems based on the data table about a branch and number of birds. Students complete 10 problems.
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Bird: Print and Color

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this word recognition learning exercise, students trace the word "bird," write the word independently, and color the picture of the bird.
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Birds: Print and Color

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this word recognition activity, students trace the word "birds", write the word independently, and color the picture of the birds.
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Birds in Nest

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this word recognition worksheet, students trace the phrase "Birds in a Nest," write the phrase independently, and color the picture of the birds in a nest.
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Build-A-Bird

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers create an imaginary bird. In this anatomy lesson, students analyze how artists represent birds historically, then determine the anatomical aspects that suit a bird to its habitat. Using this information, high schoolers...
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Bird Break Buffet

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss what human traits might help a person be more successful. They discuss how all birds are of the same species but have different beak traits. Students comprehend that the birds that eat the most food will have a baby with...
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Radical Raptors

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students are introduced to raptors and their role in the environment. They identify three characteristics of raptors and list several types of raptors found in nature. Students discuss how raptors and humans can benefit each other and...
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Radical Raptors

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students are introduced to raptors and their role in the environment. They identify three characteristics of raptors and list several types of raptors found in nature. They discuss their positive and negative experiences with raptors and...
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What Makes A Bird A Bird?

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars identify the characteristics of birds and explain how these characteristics are useful in their survival. They explain how both physical and environmental adaptations help birds survive and reproduce. Students create an...
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Bird Binoculars

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create binoculars using empty toilet paper rolls, yarn, and glue in this Art lesson for the early-elementary classroom. This Art project could be combined with a Science unit on Birds or nature, and could include a short field...