Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"For the Birds" [part I]

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students identify birds that appear in Chinese and Japanese art, learning about their physical characteristics, classifying them according to scientific principles, and exploring their habitats and migration patterns. This is part one...
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Storks

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth description of storks, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures, video, and sound bytes.
Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: The Ingenious Stork's Bill Seed Plants Itself!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the Erodium cicutarium, a plant also known as the stork's bill, that has a unique way of dispersing its own seeds. Includes video.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Great Blue Heron

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed site provides numerous topics such as cool facts, range, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. In addition, you can listen to the sounds of this bird species.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Little Blue Heron

For Students 9th - 10th
The topics highlighted in the comprehensive site are cool facts, description, range, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. In addition, you can listen to sounds of this bird species.