Worksheet
Curated OER

Birds Word Search

For Students 4th - 5th
For this Birds Word Search worksheet, students find 60 different types of birds in a word search. Examples include black bird, cardinal, hawk, and parrot.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Name Scramble: Unscramble the Names of These Birds

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this language arts and science worksheet, students analyze 10 pictures of common birds with scrambled names. Students unscramble the names and write them correctly under each picture.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Who Am I? Bird Species

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this science worksheet, students examine 16 detailed color pictures of bird species. Students identify each bird. There is no room to write the bird name on the paper and it is assumed that this is an oral activity. Answers are...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Birds Word Search Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this types of birds word search worksheet, students will find and circle 44 names of birds. Words include swallow and woodpecker.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Bird Identifier Fill in the Blanks

For Students 5th - 6th
In this science worksheet, students fill in blanks with the correct letters to identify commonly known birds. Students read the description of physical characteristics and egg colors as clues. There is no word bank.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Changing Attitudes about Nature Through Bird Identification

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students, in groups, learn and review bird flash cards, after hearing stories about the birds from the teacher. They participate in labs such as owl pellets, feathers, etc.
Website
National Audubon Society

National Audubon Society: Audubon Adventures: Wild About Birds

For Students 3rd - 8th
Colorful and engaging resources for learning about birds. There is a downloadable 4-page guide with information about John James Audubon, guidelines for how to observe and identify birds, and tips on how to be a friend to birds. There is...
Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: American Bittern

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the American Bittern through this clear and concise resource. This site features information on the habitat, characteristics, diet, behavior and more of this fascinating bird.
Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Downy Woodpecker

For Students 9th - 10th
What do you know about the downy woodpecker? Come and explore this educational resource featuring information on the diet, habitat, life cycle, behavior, characteristics and range of this land bird. You can also listen to this land...
Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Great Egret

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Great Egret through this Nature Works site. Students will access information about characteristics, life cycle, habitat, range, behavior and diet through this source.
Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Hooded Oriole

For Students 9th - 10th
What makes the Hooded Oriole unique? Find out when you visit this educational resource featuring information ranging from diet and habitat to behavior and life cycle.
Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Pileated Woodpecker

For Students 9th - 10th
The content of this site features photographs of the Pileated Woodpecker and audio content of his call. Students will have an opportunity to learn about this land bird's characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle, and behavior...
Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Red Bellied Woodpecker

For Students 9th - 10th
Come and listen to a Red-Bellied Woodpecker's song and call through this resource. Students and teachers will find information on this species' ranging from habitat and life cycle to characteristics and behavior.
Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Red Headed Woodpecker

For Students 9th - 10th
The red-headed woodpecker can be found in woodlands throughout the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. The content of this site includes information on the characteristics, habitat, life cycle, range, behavior and diet of this...
Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Ruffed Grouse

For Students 9th - 10th
This site examines the Ruffed Grouse a type of Running Bird. Learn more about this bird's characteristics, life cycle, behavior, diet, habitat, and range when you explore this source.
Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Semipalmated Plover

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a clear and concise look at the Semipalmated Plover. The information covered in the source includes characteristics, habitat, life cycle, range, diet and behavior. You will also find clear photographs of this aquatic bird.
Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Whimbrel

For Students 9th - 10th
What characteristics make a Whimbrel unique? Find out more about this fascinating type of sandpiper when you visit this educational resource. This site features information ranging from diet and life cycle to behavior and habitat.
Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: White Tailed Ptarmigan

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the White-tailed Ptarmigan when you check out this educational resource. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle and more.
Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Wood Stork

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about the Wood Stork through this educational source. Students will discover more about this wading bird's characteristics, life cycle, behavior, diet and more.
Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Yellow Crowned Night Heron

For Students 9th - 10th
Come and check out this educational resource featuring the Yellow-crowned Night Heron. This site identifies the characteristics, life cycle, diet, habitat, range, behavior and photographs of this aquatic bird.
Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: A Book About Birds by Religious Tract Society

For Students 1st - 5th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book A Book about Birds by Religious Tract Society (1865), a nonfiction book about birds by type: water birds, wading birds, field birds, birds of prey, song birds, etc.
Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Red Tailed Hawk

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the Red-tailed Hawk when you visit this source. Students and teachers will learn more about this hawk's characteristics, life cycle, photographs, habitat and more.
Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about birds, as well as several pictures.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Birds

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] There is an amazingly wide variety of birds. Birds are vertebrates. Almost all have forelimbs modified as wings, but not all birds can fly. Learn more about birds in...