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Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Aves More on Morphology

For Students 9th - 10th
A good discussion of the major adaptations of the skeleton of birds in order to adapt to flight.
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Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Vertebrate Flight

For Students 9th - 10th
A very solid Berkeley site on the structure and function of bird flight. Topics include skeletal and muscular adaptations for flight.
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Handout
Other

Ornithology: Bird Flight

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent coverage of the adaptations and actions of birds in regard to flight. Contains specific information, diagrams, and pictures.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Why Can't Some Birds Fly?

For Students 9th - 10th
Gillian Gibb explores what makes birds give up the power of flight.