Curated OER
Darwin's Finches
Seventh graders engage in a study of the Theory Of Evolution with the use of Darwin's finches as examples while making a connection to adaptive radiation. They use class discussion in order to further the lesson plan and focus upon...
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PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Finch Beak Data Sheet [Pdf]
This graphic from Ecology and Evolution of Darwin's Finches by Peter Grant presents data from the Galapagos Islands, showing that a severe drought put selective pressure on the population of Darwin's finches and resulted in a change in...
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Finches
This site gives an in-depth description of a finch, including its behavior, appearance, types, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Evening Grosbeak
Get the facts about the Evening Grosbeak. Besides finding a detailed physical description of this member of the finch family, you?ll also learn about some of this bird?s unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact...
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: American Goldfinch
Get the facts about the American Goldfinch. Besides a detailed physical description of this North American seed-eating bird, is a collection of unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet is information on the...
PBS
Pbs: The Life of Birds: Bird Brains
Learn about the intelligence of birds. There are many examples to illustrate communication, use of tools, and general resourcefulness that many birds show.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Adaptive Radiation: Darwin's Finches
Finches on the Galapagos Islands have evolved to exploit almost every possible niche. This diagram shows the range of food sources available on the island and the different beak shapes adapted to exploit each of them. Includes background...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Negative Human Impact on Wildlife: Birds
This scenario with clues lets students not only identify a bird by looking at it but also to follow the collected information to figure out what is killing the House Finch and why. They will learn about the human impact on wildlife.
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.
Other
Winged Wisdom Pet Bird Magazine: Finches: Nature's Small Jewels
Information on finches as a versatile pet bird species. Included in the description are types, personality, care, and breeding.
Other
Explore Learning: Rainfall and Bird Beaks
Explore how environmental conditions affect the adaptation of birds in this simulation. The amount of annual precipitation on an island is controlled by you while you track changes in the thickness of bird beaks over a five-year period....
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Purple Finch
Cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status are the topics discussed in this thorough site. In addition, you can listen sounds of this species on this site.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: House Finch
This comprehensive site includes a wealth of facts, several photos, and the opportunity to hear sounds of this bird species.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Gallery: Voyage of the Beagle
The HMS Beagle, carrying Charles Darwin, sailed for five years and circumnavigated the world. Darwin recorded his observations in journals and later published them in 1839. This site contains pictures related to this expedition.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Black Rosy Finch
This brief site provides a description and examines the conservation status of this species. In addition, cool facts are provided and you can hear the sounds made by the Black rosy-Finch.