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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

For Students 4th - 9th
In the novel "Frightful," a peregrine falcon, has spent most of her life depending on a human and must now learn how to survive in the wild on her own. Selected (8) reading passages (grades 4-9) to pair with "Frightful's Mountain" by...
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Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Peregrine Falcon

For Students 9th - 10th
The population of peregrine falcons in North America has dramatically declined, largely due to human pesticide use. Some facts about the bird are provided, along with drawings and photos.
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Interactive
National Audubon Society

Audubon Adventures: Hunter & Hunted

For Students 9th - 10th
Beak and talon. Eye and wing. These are the tools of the aerial hunter. Most raptors eat a variety of things, but there are usually a few kinds of prey that a particular raptor is especially equipped to hunt. See if you can match the...
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Nature: Raptor Vision Game

For Students 3rd - 8th
Gain 20/7 vision by becoming a raptor in this game! Help the Peregrine falcon find its prey in a river scene and see the difference between your vision and its vision!
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Activity
BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Peregrine Falcon

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Peregrine falcons.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Peregrine Falcon, Adult

For Students 9th - 10th
The name "peregrine" means wanders and this detailed site contains many facts about this falcon. Topics include: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. Sounds of this species can...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Peregrine Falcon

For Students 9th - 10th
The name "peregrine" means wanders and this detailed site contains many facts about this falcon. Topics include: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. Sounds of this species can...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Peregrine Falcon Juvenile

For Students 9th - 10th
The name "peregrine" means wanders and this detailed site contains many facts about this falcon. Topics include: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. Sounds of this species can...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Peregrine Falcon

For Students 9th - 10th
The name "peregrine" means wanders and this detailed site contains many facts about this falcon. Topics include: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. Sounds of this species can...