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The Great Peregrine Scavenger Hunt - On the Internet Lesson PlanThe Great Peregrine Scavenger Hunt - On the Internet Lesson Plan
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Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey
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4th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
14 days
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The Great Peregrine Scavenger Hunt - On the Internet

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The story of one bird provides valuable insight into general animal behaviors and interactions. Young researchers investigate the peregrine falcon using a web search. They analyze the behaviors of the raptor including its migration tendencies and life cycle.

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Concepts

birds of prey, habitats, adaptations, animal behavior, animal migration, animal life cycles, extinction

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Incorporate during a unit on animal behaviors and habitat

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects pupils to be able to chart and graph data
  • Written for New Jersey but adaptable to any region

Pros

  • Adaptable to different grade levels
  • Reviews information about valid Internet sources

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