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Birds on the Move
Students observe the migrational path of the Swainson's Hawk from northern Minnesota to the southern portion of South America. They study the migratory path of the hawk and observe how the vegetation in a particular region of the earth...
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Ratio and Proportion Word Problems
In this ratio and proportion worksheet, 8th graders solve 10 different word problems that include determining the ratio and probability of events described. First, they determine the ratio of hawks to crows in a cornfield. Then, students...
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Picture Scramble: Red-tailed Hawk, Elf Owl, Sharp-shinned Hawk
In this science and visual discrimination worksheet, students examine images of a red-tailed hawk, elf owl and sharp-shinned hawk. Next to each picture is the same image which has been divided into 9 pieces and scrambled. Students place...
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Vietnam - War support
Young scholars discuss and fill out the tree chart assignment. They discuss Hawks vs. Doves in Vietnam War. Students are asked to classify themselves as a hawk or dove with regards to the current war in Iraq. They discuss how the war in...
Language Guide
Language Guide: Los Pajaros
Colorful pictures display birds of all kinds. You can hear the correct Spanish pronunciation and see the correct spelling by dragging your mouse over the picture.
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...
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Sharp Shinned Hawk, Cooper's Hawk, and Northern Goshawk
Get the facts about the Sharp-shinned Hawk, Cooper's Hawk, and Northern Goshawk. Besides finding physical descriptions of these hawks, you'll also learn about some of their unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird...
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Bright Lights, Bird City
Birds of prey--raptors--are increasingly making urban areas their own. Here is an interesting look at a change of habitat for these magnificent birds.
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: Ferruginous Hawk
This fact sheet about the ferruginous hawk gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: White Tailed Hawk
This detailed site presents the following topics: cool facts, description, range, habitat, reproduction, and conservation. In addition, you can listen to the sounds of this species.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Ferruginous Hawk
This detailed site provides a wealth of facts about the largest American hawk. Topics include: cool facts, description, range, food, reproduction, and conservation status. Sounds of this species can be found on this site as well.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Harris's Hawk
Cool facts, range, habitat, reproduction, and conservation status are the topics discussed on this detailed site. Sound of this species can be heard on this site as well.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Red Shouldered Hawk
This detailed site contains a wealth of factual information about the Red-shouldered Hawk. Topics include: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. Sounds of this species can be...
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Zone Tailed Hawk
This effective site presents a wealth of information about the Zone-tailed Hawk. Topics include: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. Sounds of this species can be heard on this...
Read Works
Read Works: Mommy Bird Feeds Her Chicks
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text describing how a mother bird gets food for her chicks. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Birds of Prey: Looking at Raptors Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over birds of prey, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Rough Legged Hawk
Cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status are the topics highlighted in this detailed site. Listen to the sounds of this hawk on this site as well.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Broad Winged Hawk
This comprehensive site discusses the following topics: cool facts, description, range, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. In addition, the sounds of this species can be heard on this site.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Cooper's Hawk
This detailed site provides a wealth of facts about Cooper's Hawk. Topics include: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. Sounds made by this species can also be heard on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Red Tailed Hawk
Find out some more information about the Red-tailed hawk on this webpage. Learn about this bird of prey or raptor that hunts most of North America.
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Language Guide: Los Pajaros
Colorful pictures display birds of all kinds. You can hear the correct Spanish pronunciation and see the correct spelling by dragging your mouse over the picture.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: White Tailed Hawk
This detailed site presents the following topics: cool facts, description, range, habitat, reproduction, and conservation. In addition, you can listen to the sounds of this species.