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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Stella the Swan

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students study the similarities and differences between ducks, geese, and swans. They tell the story about how water fowl adapt to life in water using props.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

S is for Swan

For Students K - 2nd
In this printing the letter "s" worksheet, students practice their printing skills as they trace the uppercase and lowercase letters on the worksheet. Students also practice printing 3 words that begin with the letter.
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Activity
Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Swans

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a swan, 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
Earth Life

Earth Life Web: Bird Orders of the World

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from Earth-Life Web, you can find a list of 23 bird orders and additional facts on each species. Taxonomy and photos are included.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Swan (Cygnus Atratus)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Cygnus Atratus, more commonly known as the swan.
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Graphic
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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Handout
Other

Minnesota Zoo: Trumpeter Swan

For Students 9th - 10th
The Minnesota Zoo provides fun facts and statistics about trumpeter swans. Learn what they eat, where they live, what they do, and conservation status.
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eBook
Other

Segfl: Sebastian Swan: The Swan Story

For Students 1st - 3rd
This interactive e-book is a informational book about swans, their nests, and their young. Readers can click on underlined words for definitions and more information, and click on the ? to get answers to questions posed in the text.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Black Swan

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Black Swans (Cygnus atratus), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
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Handout
Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Trumpeter Swan

For Students 9th - 10th
Get acquainted with the trumpeter swan while browsing this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Highlights include quick facts, a photo, and details on the appearance, habitat, conservation efforts and other characteristics that define...
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Sebastian Swan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using the Naturegrid website, a flipchart with pictures and text copied from the website which includes ideas, planning and activities.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Swans

For Students 9th - 10th
Four large white swans walk over the muddy ground on their way to the nearby waters edge. There is a boat on the left hand side of the photo. Learn about a wide range of birds while checking out our fun bird facts for kids.