American Museum of Natural History
Feed the Birds
Scholars use a large carton, string, an emery board, and bird food to create a hand-made bird feeder. After completing the craft, pupils keep a journal to track their observations.
American Museum of Natural History
Feed the Birds
What kinds of birds are common in the area? Young scientists use household supplies to create bird feeders. They then document the birds that come to their feeders by keeping journals.
Curated OER
What is a Pet?
Students define what a pet is and what it needs to be healthy and happy. They explore pets through the use of of puppets and/or stuffed animals and discover what a pet needs by identifying items in a "pet bag."
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Caring for your Zebra Finch
Engage your class with this PowerPoint which was created by a group of 9th graders. It is about caring for a Zebra finch, but this slideshow could be used in many ways. For instance, to start a talk about responsibility and caring for...
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What is a bird?
Students sort birds by their physical characteristics. In this bird characteristics lesson, students review bird characteristics and create beaks. Students discuss birds as pets.
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The Five Classes of Vertebrates
What a terrific lesson! Learners discuss the animal kingdom, and classify them as vertebrates and invertebrates. They also identify them as fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. There is even a taxonomic breakdown of popular...
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Pets: Oh Behave
Students develop an understanding of how innate and learned behaviors and the environment determine behavior. They see how a variety of factors affects our pet's behavior-including species-specific traits, the environment, training, and...
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Looking After Our Pets
Students explore animal lifestyles by illustrating images. In this pet care lesson, students discuss their own pets and the conditions animals need to survive in both nature or a home. Students draw snakes and complete an activity sheet...
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Pets: Oh Behave
They say that a dog is a man's best friend. Why is that? Discuss with your class why people like pets and the responsibilities with owning one. They read an article about pet behavior and write a short essay comparing one of their...
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Bird Break Buffet
Students discuss what human traits might help a person be more successful. They discuss how all birds are of the same species but have different beak traits. Students comprehend that the birds that eat the most food will have a baby with...
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Birds
In this birds worksheet, students choose the correct words to complete sentences about birds and complete a word search. Students complete 2 activities.
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Pets and their Homes
Learners explore the space needed for an animal to live in. In this pets lesson plan, students view pictures of animals and decide which one needs more space or less space to live. Learners discuss animals environments and why certain...
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Bird Beak Buffet
Students complete an activity that allows them to better understand that birds traits are closely related to what they eat, where they live, etc. In this bird trait lesson students complete an activity, create a data board and graph the...
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Bird Word Search
In this word search worksheet, students search for a list of eight words as they relate to the topic of birds. Words can be found backward, forward, up, down, and diagonally.
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Animals
First graders study the basic needs of animals and compare them to human needs. They make bird feeders using milk carton and pine cones. They review the basic needs of food, water, air, and shelter and discuss what happens when animals...
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Classifying Animals - Farm and Pets
Students explore the concept of classification. In this classification lesson, students collaborate in order to classify animals as pets or farm animals.
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Top Table
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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Pets: Oh Behave
Young scholars develop an understanding of how innate and learned behaviors and the environment determine behavior.
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Life Comes in Cycles
Kids are fascinated by chickens and their eggs. Here is a learning exercise has young learners take a look at the four stages in a chicken's life cycle. They have four cycles to organize: egg, chick, young bird, and adult. They have to...
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Research Project
Students poll the class regarding their favorite pet and then research that pet using Internet research. They create reports including pictures made on KidPix.
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4-H Veterinary Science Activity Page- Life Skill
In this veterinary science activity page activity, students focus on the life skills associated with ethical decision making. They describe their favorite pet animal, how to care for their pet based on its needs, complete 14 true or...
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4-h Veterinary Science Activity Page
The 4-H teaches students about agriculture, health, and animal care - the last of which is the focus of this activity. From dogs and cats to pigs and hedgehogs, this worksheet provides helpful tips for caring for animals, as well as...
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Wild or Tame?
Students explore wild and domestic animals. In this animal lesson, students define wild and domestic. Students are shown pictures of animals and choose if they are wild or domestic. Students name pets and name their wild counterpart....
National Wildlife Federation
What's Your Habitat?
How are third graders like rabbits? They both live in habitats and require food, water, and shelter to survive! An educational science lesson encourages your learners to think about their own habitats and survival needs, before comparing...