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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Help the Duck Find Her Babies

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners study the basic need for animals to attract mates and reproduce young.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: Parenthood (Birds)

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the companion site to "The Life of Birds" by PBS is full of examples of parenting birds. There is astonishing variety in nest building, offspring rearing, care, and even manipulation and deceit.
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Lesson Plan
Other

American Society for Engineering Education: E Gfi: Think Like a Bird!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students learn about wildlife habitats, environmental engineering, and the complexities of nest construction by attempting to design and build a nest themselves. This activity can be done individually or with a partner.