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What Do You Know About the Birds Around You?

For Teachers K
Students compare and contrast various species of birds. After participating in a brief discussion of the characteristics of birds, they view birds in their natural habitat and in pictures with a focus on the similarities and differences...
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Organizer
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Bird Beaks and Feet

For Students 4th - 12th
In this bird adaptations worksheet, students look at different bird pictures and determine what the bird eats and where it lives by looking at its beak and feet. Students complete a graphic organizer and 5 short answer questions.
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For The Birds Challenge

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this bird worksheet, learners complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions about features of birds. A reference web site is given, but no information about birds is contained in worksheet.
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Why Do Birds Sing

For Students 4th - 6th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about why birds sing. They then answer the 10 questions about the reading.
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Look Up - Birds

For Teachers K
Students investigate the concept of birds. They identify five different types of birds and name the characteristics that make them different than other living things. Students also name the different parts of the bird and how they are...
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Bird Binoculars

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create binoculars using empty toilet paper rolls, yarn, and glue in this Art lesson plan for the early-elementary classroom. This Art project could be combined with a Science unit on Birds or nature, and could include a short...
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Bird Beak Adaptation Lab

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate bird beaks to determine which physical adaptations are necessary based on the types of food the birds eat. They participate in a lab by visiting multiple stations to determine which beaks are most efficient,...
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Costa Rica's Sustainable Coffee

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students experiment to see if birds prefer to eat bird seed with additives vs. no  additives.  In this experimental lesson students test to see if birds notice a difference between additive and no additive food. 
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Interpreting Data from Birdfeeders

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
What kinds of birds live in your area? Read a book about birds to your learners and explore their feeding patterns. Charts and graphs are provided in this three page packet, but consider assigning the basic questions if using with young...
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How Many Birds Would It Take To Keep A Jackal Alive?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars examine the role of large families in some animal populations. They work together to complete an activity related to food supply. They discover the relationship between preys and predators.
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This One is for the Birds

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners create a bird feeder to form their technological skills and create a better bond with nature. In this nature lesson plan, students use websites, technology, brainstorm ideas, and build models.
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Top Table

For Students 5th - Higher Ed
In this craft project worksheet, students gather materials and with adult help, construct a table for feeding birds. This is an advanced project.
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Easy Bird Feeder

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create simple, painted, themed bird feeders out of everyday items, such as paper towel rolls and small paper plates
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Bird Feeding and Migration Observation

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students research bird migration and build a bird house. In this bird lesson plan, students research the birds in their area and where they migrate to. They also build their own bird house and record data on what kinds of birds come to...
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Activity: Bird Beak Buffet

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers study the functions of bird beaks. In this animal evolution instructional activity, students compare and contrast different types of bird beaks focusing on how the beaks are adapted to the foods the birds eat. Middle...
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Interactive
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Birds of Wetlands Facts Table Activity

For Students 5th - 8th
In this birds of wetlands worksheet, learners create a table on the internet to insert facts of the birds in the wetlands. Students make a table for 9 birds.
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Data Analysis: bird habitats in rice farms

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders make a graph and write an essay to interpret the data of birds that take advantage of habitats near rice farms. In this data lesson plan, 5th graders calculate the information given to them and interpret it in an essay form.
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Ecology: Why Are Rice Fields Suitable Habitats for Birds?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discover the uses for rice by reading about the habitats of certain birds.  In this agriculture lesson, 5th graders research birds from the Gulf Coast and California and their reasons for living in rice fields.  Students...
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Birds

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students list marine birds in their area and report on the threats made to these species.  In this marine life lesson students compare bird count data and argue either for or against its accuracy. 
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Predator Or Prey?

For Teachers 4th
Students study the concept of predator/prey by researching specific examples of birds. They participate in a concept map/webbing activity to determine different characteristics of birds. They engage in a class discussion about...
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Worksheet
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Vertebrates

For Students 9th - 12th
In this vertebrate worksheet, students review the different adaptations for the 5 groups of vertebrates: birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes. This worksheet has 12 matching, 1 fill in the blank, and 7 short answer questions.
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Marine & Aquatic Habitats Activities - Estuaries Are for the Birds!

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students recognize that birds act as indicators of pollution because of their sensitivity to environmental change, and role play the manner in which marine debris can be hazardous to waterfowl.
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Bird Banter

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Pupils listen to examples of common bird songs of birds found in Illinois. As a class, they discover the importance between the differences in songs and calls. They practice making their own bird calls and songs to end the lesson.
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This is for the Birds!

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students complete activities to investigate wild birds. In this bird study lesson, students make a wild bird feeder to examine the proper ways to care for wild birds. Students explore organizations in their community that help wild birds...