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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Brilliant Peacock Plumage

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students discover how a peacock struts with its multicolored plumage. They view a variety of examples with various colors and then make a hand print peacock on a piece of construction paper and color each of its feathers with a variety...
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Peafowl

For Students 9th - 10th
A great site to find out all about peacocks and peahens. Find a map to see where their natural home is, read about their habits, see pictures of different kinds of peafowl, and hear their call. From the San Diego Zoo.
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Activity
Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Peacocks

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a peacock, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Peafowl

For Students 9th - 10th
This article studies facts and information related to the Peafowl at the Smithsonian National Zoo. Various types of Peafowl are discussed throughout the brief article.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: Peafowl

For Students K - 1st
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about peafowl with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.