Curated OER
Water's Edge Café
Students observe water birds feeding at a local wetland, record what they see, and construct an appropriate menu for a "Waterfowl Cafe." They also play a "flocking" game.
Curated OER
Bird Airport Control
Students visit a local wetland and record observations of waterfowl on downloadable worksheets. They compile class data and list similarities and differences among species of birds observed.
Curated OER
Who am I?
This worksheet allows pupils to view ducks and then identify them. There are 12 pairs of ducks (male/female), and some geese and a swan as well. This would be a good word search for any youngsters studying waterfowl. An answer key is...
Curated OER
Waterfowl Name Scramble
In this science worksheet, 3rd graders focus on the names of various waterfowl. Students unscramble the names of ten birds and write the names in the spaces provided below each picture.
Curated OER
Color Me: Waterfowl
In this science and art worksheet, learners examine a colored picture of a waterfowl. Students then color the black outline drawing with realistic colors. There are 4 birds to color: blue-winged teal, green-winged teal, harlequin duck...
Curated OER
Waterfowl From Around the World
In this word search worksheet, students locate the names of 15 examples of waterfowl that is found around the world. They use the pictures and names of the birds as they locate them in the puzzle.
Curated OER
Oddball Out: Waterfowl
In this problem solving worksheet, students analyze a row of pictures of various waterfowl to determine which creature is different from the others pictured.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Canvasback
Get the facts about the Canvasback, a wild duck who only lives in North America. Besides finding a detailed physical description of one of the fastest flying ducks, you?ll also learn about some of this bird?s unique facts and...
Other
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
This great site offers information about the Chesapeake Bay, its history, people and it's stories. "Tour" the museum to find interesting information.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: African Pygmy Goose
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on African pygmy geese including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Magpie Goose
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on magpie geese including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Brant
Explore this educational resource featuring the Brant. Students will learn more about the characteristics, diet, habitat, reproduction of this fascinating aquatic bird.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Canvasback
This resource created by Nature Works focuses on the Canvasback duck. Content includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, reproduction, and behavior.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Green Winged Teal
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Green-Winged Teal. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle, behavior and photographs.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Northern Shoveler
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Northern Shoveler. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, behavior, and life cycle.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Heron (Ardeidae)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics Ardeidae, more commonly known as the heron.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Swan (Cygnus Atratus)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Cygnus Atratus, more commonly known as the swan.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Mallard
Discover the natural history of Mallard ducks. This site features information ranging from characteristics, range, habitat, life cycle, diet and behavior.
Starfall
Starfall: Canada Goose
This interactive focuses on the Canada Goose including a picture, a question and answer, and selecting the Canada Goose's picture from four.
Oregon Zoo
Oregon Zoo: Wood Duck
The Oregon Zoo features interesting facts on the wood duck's behavior and life history.
Other
Minnesota Zoo: Trumpeter Swan
The Minnesota Zoo provides fun facts and statistics about trumpeter swans. Learn what they eat, where they live, what they do, and conservation status.
Other
San Francisco Zoo: Blue Winged Teal
Detailed information and fascinating facts about the blue-winged teal include diet, habitat, physical features, behavior, and conservation status.
Other
San Francisco Zoo: Ruddy Duck
Detailed information and fascinating facts about the ruddy duck include diet, habitat, physical features, behavior, and conservation status.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Trumpeter Swan
Get acquainted with the trumpeter swan while browsing this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Highlights include quick facts, a photo, and details on the appearance, habitat, conservation efforts and other characteristics that define...