Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ceramic Owls

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students creat owls through the use of slabs of clay with pinched beak and tufts. They use a clay tool or nail to add shape to mak wings. Students use shells, and other items to create texture. After the creations have dried, students...
Worksheet
Curated OER

How Fire Affects Wildllife

For Students 6th - 10th
In this ecology lesson, students select an animal to study and read about how this animal adapts to ecological disaster. They complete 5 short answer questions after reading.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Giant Sea Creatures Eat Tiny Sea Creatures

For Students 9th - 10th
Kelly Benoit-Bird discusses new research that shows large sea animals actually herding their tiny food into big, bitable chunks. [6:22]
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Other

American Bald Eagle Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Bald Eagle Foundation is dedicated to the protection and preservation of bald eagle habitats. Consolidates much useful information about bald eagles, from eating habits to mating behaviors, and is an especially useful site...
Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Leptoptilos Crumeniferus

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed overview of the Marabou stork. Content focuses on this bird's geographic range, physical characteristics, natural history, economic importance for humans, and current conservation efforts.
Handout
Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Andean Condor

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about the large Andean condor by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts, this animal guide offers details on its appearance, environment, lifestyle, and eating habits.
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: American Goldfinch

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the American Goldfinch. Besides a detailed physical description of this North American seed-eating bird, is a collection of unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet is information on the...
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Bali Mynah

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to quick facts, the Brookfield Zoo presents an overview on the mating and eatings habits, appearance, habitat, communication, and other characteristics of the Bali mynah, an extremely rare bird.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Crested Wood Partridge

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover interesting details about the unique crested wood partridge by browsing this resource from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts, this animal guide provides information on its appearance, eating habits, and breeding.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Gambel's Quail

For Students 9th - 10th
Become informed about the Gambel's quail by examining this brief article from the Brookfield Zoo. This animal guide includes quick facts, a photo, and details on its appearance, eating habits, and habitat.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Humboldt Penguin

For Students 9th - 10th
Familiarize yourself with the Humboldt penquin by browsing this brief overview from the Brookfield Zoo. This animal guide includes quick facts and information on its environment, appearance, habitat, mating and eating habits, and other...
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Other

Audubon Nature Institute: Macaws

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the macaw and discover details about its behavior, size, eating habits, conservation status, and other unique facts.
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Other

Audubon Nature Institute: Caribbean Flamingo

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the Caribbean flamingo to discover details about its behavior, eating habits, range, conservation status, and other unique facts
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Other

Audubon Nature Institute: Whooping Cranes

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the whooping crane to discover details about its behavior, eating habits, range, conservation status, and other unique facts.
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Other

Audubon Nature Institute: African Penguin

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the African penguin and discover details about its behavior, eating habits, range, conservation status, and other unique facts.
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Other

Audubon Nature Institute: Red Tailed Hawk

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the red-tailed hawk and discover details about its behavior, eating habits, range, conservation status, and other unique facts.
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Other

Audubon Nature Institute: Eastern Screech Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the eastern screech owl and discover details about its behavior, eating habits, wingspan, and conservation status.
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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.
Handout
Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Bald Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
Get acquainted with the bald eagle in this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Highlights includes quick facts and details on its appearance, eating and mating habits, and why these birds of prey were once considered an endangered...
Handout
Oregon Zoo

Oregon Zoo: Hooded Merganser

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the facts, behavior, and breeding habits of the hooded merganser, small fish-eating ducks native to North America.