+
Handout
Curated OER

The Crow

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this crows worksheet, students read 4 texts that give information about the habitat, reproduction, feeding and coloration of crows. There are no questions.
+
Website
PBS

Pbs: Nature: A Murder of Crows

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS Nature provides a full length video on the study of crows. Scientists believe that crows pass on important information about danger to each other and to their young. Site also provides a photo gallery, facts on crows, and a map of...
+
Activity
Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Crows

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a crow, including its behavior, appearance, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
+
Website
Earth Life

Earth Life Web: Bird Orders of the World

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from Earth-Life Web, you can find a list of 23 bird orders and additional facts on each species. Taxonomy and photos are included.
+
Handout
PBS

Pbs Nature Critter Guide: Crows

For Students 9th - 10th
Research shows that crows are considered the most intelligent type of bird. Discover more about these black feathered friends through this resource filled with fun facts and information. Students will learn more about the social...
+
Article
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: The Revered, Reviled Crow Clan

For Students 9th - 10th
Howard Youth, a regular contributor to Zoogoer Magazine, brings this article on the crow clan with a specific emphasis on ravens. His topics that he covers range from The Smart and the Damned and Fancy, and Not So Fancy, Feasts to A...
+
Handout
BBC

Bbc Nature: Crows and Ravens

For Students 9th - 10th
Crows, ravens and their relatives are famed for being very intelligent birds. Several species, including the Caledonian crow and the rook, are known to use tools. Learn more about crows and ravens in this well-constructed overview...
+
Handout
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: American Crow

For Students 9th - 10th
Common and obvious are words used to describe the American Crow. Find out interesting facts about this bird that reveal a complex life Topics covered are: cool facts, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status....
+
Handout
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Fish Crow

For Students 9th - 10th
An abundance of facts, photo, and sounds of the Fish Crow are found on this detailed site. Topics highlighted are: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status.
+
Handout
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Northwestern Crow

For Students 9th - 10th
Cool facts, description, sound, range, conservation status, and other names are the topics discussed on this concise site.