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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Teeter Totter

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students explore the two types of spotted sandpipers. They create a puppet show using the spotted sandpiper from Puerto Rico and the spotted sandpiper from Alaska. Students research the habitats of the two sandpipers.
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Shorebirds

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about Canada?s shorebirds. Besides finding physical descriptions of several of the country?s diverse types of shorebirds, you?ll also learn about some of their unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird...
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Semipalmated Sandpiper

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Semipalmated Sandpiper. Besides finding a detailed physical description of this shorebird, you?ll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet on the...
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Greater Yellowlegs

For Students 9th - 10th
Come and discover what the Greater Yellowleg looks like through these photographs. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, and more.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Lesser Yellowlegs

For Students 9th - 10th
What makes the Lesser Yellowleg unique? This educational site provides you with information ranging from characteristics and behavior to diet and life cycle.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Red Knot Sandpiper

For Students 9th - 10th
Track the life of a Red Knot Sandpiper through this educational resource. This site features information on characteristics, life cycle, diet, range, habitat, and behavior.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Sharp Tailed Sandpiper

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about the Sharp-tailed Sandpiper through this brief but informative source. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle and more. Don't miss out on the...
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Upland Sandpiper

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the Upland Sandpiper through this educational site. Learn more about this aquatic bird's characteristics, range, habitat, life cycle, diet and behavior.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Whimbrel

For Students 9th - 10th
What characteristics make a Whimbrel unique? Find out more about this fascinating type of sandpiper when you visit this educational resource. This site features information ranging from diet and life cycle to behavior and habitat.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Willet

For Students 9th - 10th
Dare to discover more about the Willet when you explore this site. The content of this resource looks at characteristics, life cycle, diet, habitat, behavior and range of this aquatic bird.
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Nature Canada

Nature Canada: Western Sandpiper

For Students 9th - 10th
A fact sheet giving information about the western sandpiper, a shorebird that can be found on the Pacific coast from Alaska to Peru, as well as along the Atlantic coast.
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Handout
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Lesser Yellowlegs

For Students 9th - 10th
An abundance of facts, photos, and sounds of this species can be found on this complete site. A menu of topics include: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, and more.
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Handout
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Solitary Sandpiper

For Students 9th - 10th
Cool facts, description, range, habitat and more can be found on this thorough site. Listen to the sounds of this bird species on this site as well.
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Handout
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Spotted Sandpiper

For Students 9th - 10th
Cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, and behavior are some of the topics discussed on this comprehensive site. Listen to the sounds of this species on this site as well.
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Handout
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Upland Sandpiper

For Students 9th - 10th
An abundance of facts and sounds of this bird species can be found on this thorough site. Topics of interest include: cool facts, description, range, habitat, behavior and more.
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Handout
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Western Sandpiper

For Students 9th - 10th
Cool facts, description, range, habitat, and reproduction are several of the many topics discussed on this thorough site. Listen to the sounds of the Western Sandpiper on this site as well.
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Handout
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Hudsonian Godwit

For Students 9th - 10th
Concise facts, pictures, and sounds of the Hudsonian Godwit are found on this informative site. A menu of topics includes: cool facts, description, similar species, range, habitat and more.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Marbled Godwit

For Students 9th - 10th
This site created by NatureWorks reveals the natural history of the Marbled Godwit, a North American shore bird. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle, and behavior.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Dunlin

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn more about the dunlin when you check out this educational resource. Students will discover information ranging from characteristics and range to diet and life cycle.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Semipalmated Sandpiper

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the Semipalmated Sandpiper. Students and teachers will benefit from this clear and concise resource. The concepts included in this source are characteristics, life cycle, behavior, diet, range, and habitat.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Ruddy Turnstone

For Students 9th - 10th
Delve into the world of the Ruddy Turnstone. Learn more about this specific type of sandpiper through this educational site. This source covers characteristics, life cycle, behavior, habitat, diet and range of this unique aquatic bird.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Sanderling

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about the Sanderling through this educational site. The content of this resource includes a look at this aquatic bird's characteristics, life cycle, habitat, diet and more.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Spotted Sandpiper

For Students 9th - 10th
This site identifies information about the Spotted Sandpiper. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, and more.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Western Sandpiper

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover what characteristics make the Western Sandpiper unique when you explore this resource. The content of this site also includes information on diet, behavior, life cycle, habitat, and range.