Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey
The Great Peregrine Scavenger Hunt - On the Internet
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...
K5 Learning
The Fishhawk
Read about why the osprey is also known as the fishhawk in a short reading passage that describes where they live, what they eat, and what they look like. After reading, individuals respond to four short answer questions based on...
WindWise Education
What is Wind Power's Risk to Birds?
How is risk determined? Through the use of a reading passage, individuals or groups learn about bird interactions with man made structures along with wind turbines. Pupils use information from the second reading passage to conduct an...
Curated OER
Peregrine Falcon
Young environmentalists study the effects that pesticides have on birds, such as the peregrine falcon. They also look at predator/prey interactions. Some wonderful in-class activities accompany an inventive lesson. After an activity that...
Curated OER
Who am I?
Here is a colorful worksheet that has learners look at a variety of birds, then choose the name that identifies each one. The names of the birds are at the bottom of the worksheet. The pictures are colorful and accurate representations...
Curated OER
Word Search: Birds of Prey
Find names of various birds of prey in this word search. It is unusually colorful in that each of the birds that must be found are pictured on the worksheet in full color! Very good.
Curated OER
Barn Owls and Owl Pellet Dissection
Students explore birds of prey and food chains. In this ecosystems and birds of prey cross curriculum science and literacy lesson plan, students brainstorm characteristics of birds after viewing photographs. Students view a video and...
Curated OER
Word Search: Birds of Prey
In this word search worksheet, students will find and circle the names of 21 different kinds of birds of prey. Realistic, color pictures accompany the name of each bird.
Curated OER
Birds of Prey Word Scramble
In this science worksheet, 3rd graders will focus on the names of various birds of prey. Students will unscramble the names of ten birds and write the names in the spaces provided below each picture.
Curated OER
Barn Owl Pellet Lab
In this lab worksheet, students dissect a barn owl pellet then identify the different small animals found in the owl pellet. Using class data they calculate percentage present as well as complete 8 post lab questions.
Curated OER
Radical Raptors
Students study the lifestyles and habitats of raptors that live in Minnesota. They play games associated with their study.
Curated OER
Barn Owl
In this barn owl worksheet, students read four paragraphs of information about barn owls, and study a photograph. There are no questions here.
Curated OER
Connect the Dots: Birds of Prey
In this science worksheet, 2nd graders will connect the dots to create an image of a bird. Students will connect the numbers from one to thirty-four.
Curated OER
Name Scramble: Birds of Prey
In this language arts and science worksheet, students analyze 10 pictures of birds of prey with scrambled names. Students decipher the names and write them correctly under each picture.
Curated OER
Birds of Prey Name Match
For this science worksheet, 3rd graders will focus on various birds of prey. Students will match the names of fourteen birds to the correct photograph.
Curated OER
Eagle Drawing
In this eagle coloring page, students study a detailed black line drawing of an eagle. Students color the picture. There are no directions on the page.
Curated OER
Birds of Prey Word Search
In this birds of prey word search worksheet, students search for the names of 19 birds of prey that are hidden in the puzzle. They search for words such as kielder, osprey, sparrow hawk, and vulture.
Curated OER
What Is A Raptor?
Students examine the special characteristics of raptors and discover what separates them from other birds. Students look at different photographs from the Internet or magazines of several different birds and identify the raptors based on...
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Loggerhead Shrike
Get the facts about the Loggerhead Shrike. While only about the size of a robin, don?t underestimate this diminutive bird. The Loggerhead Shrike is a shrewd hunter and has been known to impale its prey on thorns or barbwire. Besides...
National Audubon Society
National Audubon Society: Audubon Adventures: Raptors! The Birds of Prey
Engaging resources for learning about raptors. There is a downloadable 4-page student guide full of facts and information about them, a short quiz, and a game. Visit the Teachers' Lounge area for a lesson activity, an assessment piece, a...
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Raptors
Outlines the characteristics of birds of prey, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with these birds by integrating a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper...
PBS
Idaho Public Television: Birds of Prey Facts
Dialogue for Kids, a program on Idaho Public Television, offers facts, information, and images of birds of prey. Learn what makes a bird a raptor, what raptors look like in the sky, threats that face these birds, and more! Classroom...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Bald Eagle
This resource presents a complete fact sheet on bald eagles that includes a look at why bald eagles are "bald," what bald eagles eat, how their vision works, their courtship and mating behavior, their nesting and reproductive behaviors,...
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo: Cinereous Vulture
A detailed overview of the Cinereous Vulture. Overview includes a physical description, their niche and habitat in the wild, and their life history. Facts about special adaptations they have had to make in order to survive.