Activity
Bagheera

Bagheera.com: Extinct in the Wild Dodo Bird

For Students 9th - 10th
Many people know that the dodo bird has gone extinct. There have been several other unexpected results as the result of this extinction that this short article discusses. The "Questions for thought" at the end are good for discussion.
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Earth Life

Earth Life Web: Extinction in Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by Earth-Life Web, gives a list of extinct birds and provides a brief description and dates of extinction.
Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Dodo

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Dodo became extinct shortly after 1640 and all that remains of them today are bones and some pieces of skin. Provided is a brief description of their location, characteristics and predators.
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Education.com

Education.com: Compare and Contrast Non Fiction Stories: Extinct Birds

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will compare two informational texts about two extinct birds, the Great Auk and the Dodo. A Venn Diagram is provided to be used when comparing an contrasting tests.