Curated OER
Hawk in Flight
Students use information gathered by satellites to explore the migration of the Swainson's hawk from the western border of Minnesota to the southern portion of South America.
Curated OER
Migration Mania
Students explore the migratory patterns of four different animals. Reasons for the migration and migratory distances are investigated in this activity.
Curated OER
Owls and Raptors
Students investigate the predator-prey relationship of owls and raptors. They examine a variety of resources about owls and raptors, develop a list of vocabulary words, dissect owl pellets and identify what owls eat, and play a...
Curated OER
Hawks Migrate
Students examine the types of hawks found in Illinois and compile a list of them. Using different species of hawks, they compare and contrast their characteristics. They work together to create their own hawk model for the classroom.
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Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Pale Male: Citizen Hawk of New York City [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Janet Schulman's children's picture book, Pale Male: Citizen Hawk of New York City, is provided on these pages. Five character roles are needed in this activity.
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...
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...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Swainson's Hawk
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.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Hawks
This site gives an in-depth description of a hawk, including its behavior, appearance, 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: Harrier Hawk
This fact sheet about the harrier hawk, also known as a marsh hawk, gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Red Tailed Hawk
This fact sheet about the red-tailed hawk gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Swainson's Hawk
This fact sheet about Swainson's hawk gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Red Tailed Hawk
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.
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.
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.
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: The Scream of the Hawk Teaching Guide [Pdf]
The Scream of the Hawk, a novel by Nancy Belgue, is about the difficulties a young girl has adjusting to a new home. She comes to know a boy who has a captive hawk. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the...
Other
Bird Central: The Bird Groups
Bird are divided into 11 different distinct groups on this site by Rosso Unlimited. A brief description of each group is provided as well as specific species within groups. The standout feature here is the comprehensive supply of bird...