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Lesson Plan
NOAA

Noaa: Estuaries 101 Curriculum: Bountiful Birds

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learn about different species of birds that make the estuary their home, and why the estuary is an important stopover for others. Includes teacher and student materials for download.
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Handout
Woodland Park Zoo

Woodland Park Zoo: Barred Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
Zoo site features the Barred Owl. Discover more about this interesting bird as you peruse the brief description as well as additional information. Users may also click on the icon to view a video of this fascinating bird.
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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.
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Handout
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Barred Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
The hoot of the Barred Owl resembles "who cooks for you". You can actually hear this sound and find information on its habitat, food, behavior, and more on this thorough site.
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Website
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Habitats: Forest

For Students 3rd - 8th
Forests are more than just trees. They are a complex community of plants and animals that constantly change, grow, and interact with each other and the nutrient-bearing soils upon which they depend. Read about some of the many plants and...
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Handout
Other

Audubon Nature Institute: Barred Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the barred owl and discover details about its behavior, eating habits, wingspan, conservation status, and other unique facts.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Barred Owl Has Moved Into Prime Spotted Owl Territory

For Students 9th - 10th
This NPR article reports on conservation attempts to save the Spotted Owl, which led to the eventual shutdown of 2.4 million acres of forest in Washington alone and the loss of 30,000 jobs.
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Curated OER

Barred Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
The hoot of the Barred Owl resembles "who cooks for you". You can actually hear this sound and find information on its habitat, food, behavior, and more on this thorough site.