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
Fine-Feathered Falcons
Young scholars research the life cycle and habitat of the American kestrel, which is also known as a sparrow hawk or falcon. They realize the importance of birds of prey in the food chain. Afterward, they use a draw and erase technique...
Curated OER
Falcon KWL Chart
Students create KWL charts about falcons. They write what they know about falcons and what they want to know about them. They read for information on falcons and complete the last column of their chart with the information they...
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: American Kestrel
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.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Falcons
This site gives an in-depth description of a falcon, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, threats, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Earth Life
Earth Life Web: Bird Orders of the World
At this site from Earth-Life Web, you can find a list of 23 bird orders and additional facts on each species. Taxonomy and photos are included.
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Peregrine Falcon
This fact sheet about the peregrine falcon gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
BBC
Bbc Nature: Falcons, Hobbies and Kestrels
Falcons, hobbies and kestrels are all in the genus Falco. In general terms, the larger birds are falcons; the smaller swift ones possessing long, narrow wings are hobbies and; those that hover while hunting for prey are the kestrels....
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Raptor Force
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.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Falcon (Falconiforme)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Falconiforme, commonly known as the falcon.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Prairie Falcon
This effective site presents a wealth of facts about this falcon. Topics include: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, reproduction, and conservation status. Listen to the sounds of this species on this site as well.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Peregrine Falcon
The name "peregrine" means wanders and this detailed site contains many facts about this falcon. Topics include: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. Sounds of this species can...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: American Kestrel
Can you name the smallest North American falcon? The American Kestrel is the answer to this question. Learn more about this fascinating bird of prey through this resource. Students will find information on the diet, habitat,...
Scholastic
Scholastic News: A Super Bowl Classic
An ecxiting account of Superbowl 51, when the New England Patriots overcame the Atlanta Falcons in overtime.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Raptor Vision Game
Gain 20/7 vision by becoming a raptor in this game! Help the Peregrine falcon find its prey in a river scene and see the difference between your vision and its vision!
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Peregrine Falcon
This resource provides information about Peregrine falcons.