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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Natural Communication

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students investigate communication as an adaptation by examining visual, tactile, chemical and auditory communication. They study the characteristics of the red fox an songbirds.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the Cornell University provides lots of great information about birds in general, and a "sound of the week" link where you can hear a different birdsong every week. Also find seasonal bird cams that allow students to...
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 1 12 15: Can Songbirds Hear Storms Long Before They Arrive?

For Students 5th - 8th
Article reports on research being done with songbirds to learn whether they can detect the upcoming arrival of strong storms.
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Other

Bird Central: The Bird Groups

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)

Kids Page: Songbirds [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 5th
An activity handout for students on the topic of the varied species of songbirds found in British Columbia. The handout is in PDF format.