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WindWise Education

What is Wind Power's Risk to Birds?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
How is risk determined? Through the use of a reading passage, individuals or groups learn about bird interactions with man made structures along with wind turbines. Pupils use information from the second reading passage to conduct an...
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Curated OER

Barn Owl

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this barn owl worksheet, students read four paragraphs of information about barn owls, and study a photograph. There are no questions here.
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National Wildlife Federation

Penguin Fun Facts

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
What's black and white and can dive up to 1,800 feet under water? That's right, penguins! Learn this and many other amazing facts about these unique birds with this handy reference sheet.
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Raptors

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the characteristics of birds of prey, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with these birds by integrating a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper...
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Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation

Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Golden Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
This fact sheet about the golden eagle gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
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National Audubon Society

National Audubon Society: Bald Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
Find the drawing and original text of the entry about the bald eagle from John James Audubon's 1840 edition of "Birds of America."
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: The Great Horned Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the great horned owl through this clear and concise site. This resource features information on the characteristics, habitat, food, reproduction and more of the great horned owl.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about birds, as well as several pictures.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Barn Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about the barn owl when you explore this educational resource. This site features information on the habitat, range, reproduction, characteristics and more of this fascinating bird of prey.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Bald Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
This Smithsonian website has a brief but thorough article on the Bald Eagles. Content also includes pictures and an extensive quote from naturalist Edward Nelson as he discusses the role of eagles in Eskimo myth.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Osprey

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed site features an abundance of facts, pictures, and sounds of one of the largest birds of prey in North America. A menu highlights the following topics: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction,...
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Oregon Zoo

Oregon Zoo: Red Tailed Hawk

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the facts, behavior, breeding habits, vital statistics, and conservation of the Red-Tailed Hawk, most commonly seen Western bird of prey.
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Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation

Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Burrowing Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
This fact sheet about the burrowing owl gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting. The burrowing owl is an endangered species in Canada.
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Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation

Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Snowy Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
This fact sheet about the snowy owl gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
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Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation

Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Short Earred Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
This fact sheet about the short-eared owl gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
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Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation

Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Great Horned Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
This fact sheet about the great-horned owl gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
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Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation

Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Long Eared Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
This fact sheet about the long-eared owl gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
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Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo: Cinereous Vulture

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed overview of the Cinereous Vulture. Overview includes a physical description, their niche and habitat in the wild, and their life history. Facts about special adaptations they have had to make in order to survive.
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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...
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BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Haast's Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Haast's eagle.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: American Kestrel

For Students 9th - 10th
Can you name the smallest North American falcon? The American Kestrel is the answer to this question. Learn more about this fascinating bird of prey through this resource. Students will find information on the diet, habitat,...
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: Great Horned Owl

For Students K - 1st
This San Diego Zoo reference is a about the Great Horned Owl. The student will learn about the characteristics of this bird of prey like its diet, habitat and genetic makeup.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Snowy Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
This Smithsonian website has a brief, but thorough, article on the Snowy Owl that also includes a picture and an extensive quote from the 19th Century naturalist Edward Nelson.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Bald Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
Described, briefly are the Bald Eagle's characteristics, food and location. Ten beautiful photographs showcase this majestic bird.

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