Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Learning About Bird Migration

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A lesson where students get a better understanding of where birds go in winter months by learning about migration. During this lesson, students will also explore life cycle of birds.
Website
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: American Robin

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this resource to learn about Robins and track their migration. Information about Robin characteristics, life cycle, and migration. Includes migration map and the opportunity to report your sightings.
Activity
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Oriole

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource that deals with the characteristics, life cycle, ecology, and conservation of the Oriole. In addition, there are lessons and activities that can be used in the classroom. The migration and annual cycle are also...
Activity
Other

Council for Environmental Education: Flying Wild: The Birding Beat [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Activity that teaches students how to identify birds. Some useful characteristics to watch for include silhouette, habitat, plumage, sounds, and behavior.
Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Wetlands

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Did you know that wetlands are frequently used as resting stops for migrating birds? This is just one of the many interesting facts found within this educational resource. This site features information on the characteristics, types,...