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Dnr: Bald Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the American bald eagle, America's national symbol. Topics include ..habitat, physical characteristics, mating, young, enemies, food, and restoration.
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Other

Bradfords Woods: Eagles to the Nest [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This thematic curriculum which focuses on bald eagles revolves around a three-day field trip to Bradford Woods in Indiana. However, many of the activities could be adapted for other environments, and the background material is useful,...
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NOAA

Noaa: Estuaries 101 Curriculum: Bountiful Birds

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learn about different species of birds that make the estuary their home, and why the estuary is an important stopover for others. Includes teacher and student materials for download.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Vulture

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on vultures including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Steller's Sea Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on Steller's sea-eagles including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: American Kestrel

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on American kestrels including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Red Tailed Hawk

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers information about the red-tailed hawk, including scientific information, physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding habits, conservation, and more.
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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: California Condor

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the California Condor and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Bald Eagles

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the bald eagle and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Bald Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
A clear and concise look at bald eagles, with information on habitat, life cycle, reproduction, diet, and more.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Swainson's Hawk

For Students 9th - 10th
Come and check out this informative resource on the Swainson's Hawk. The content of this source includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, behavior and life cycle.
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Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: A Book About Birds by Religious Tract Society

For Students 1st - 5th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book A Book about Birds by Religious Tract Society (1865), a nonfiction book about birds by type: water birds, wading birds, field birds, birds of prey, song birds, etc.
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Website
Other

Tulsa Walk: Birds of Prey of Oklahoma

For Students 9th - 10th
Choose a bird of prey from a convenient drop-down menu to find out more about its conservation status, identifying characteristics, feeding habits, habitat, and nesting behaviors. Information compiled for an eighth-grade science project...
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Nature Canada

Nature Canada: Peregrine Falcon

For Students 9th - 10th
The peregrine falcon is a species at risk in Canada but conservation efforts have had a positive impact on its numbers in the wild. Facts about the peregrine falcon are presented here.
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Website
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Bald Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the nesting behavior, physical characteristics, and feeding habits of bald eagles. Also, read about the history of the conservation efforts for the species.
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Handout
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation

Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Golden Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
This fact sheet about the golden eagle gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
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Website
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Frequently Asked Questions About Bald Eagles

For Students 9th - 10th
Questions and answers that touch on all the essentials about bald eagles (anatomy, reproduction and young, diet and feeding behaviors, migration and flight, habitat and range, and conservation).
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Bald Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
This Smithsonian website has a brief but thorough article on the Bald Eagles. Content also includes pictures and an extensive quote from naturalist Edward Nelson as he discusses the role of eagles in Eskimo myth.
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Website
Other

Ninepipes Center for Wildlife Research: Homepage

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site from the Ninepipes Center for Wildlife Research & Education provides information on its programs, research projects, and publications. Teachers and students will find links to other wildlife sites and photographs and...
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Red Tailed Hawk

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the Red-tailed Hawk when you visit this source. Students and teachers will learn more about this hawk's characteristics, life cycle, photographs, habitat and more.
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National Audubon Society

National Audubon Society: Bald Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
Find the drawing and original text of the entry about the bald eagle from John James Audubon's 1840 edition of "Birds of America."
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Nature: Raptor Force

For Students 9th - 10th
Online companion of a Nature documentary about birds of prey, their sense of sight, and their powers of locomotion. Includes a game, Raptor Vision, that lets players see the world through the eyes of a raptor.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Barn Owl (Tyto Alba)

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine images and facts about the nocturnal Barn Owl, including details on their appearance, habitat, breeding, and status as a threatened species.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Common Buzzard (Buteo Buteo)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore images and facts about the Common Buzzard, including details on its appearance, habitat, predatory lifestyle, behaviour, and much more.