Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Birds Help Their Young Survive (Bald Eagles)
Birds protect their young in some cool ways! See how our national bird cares for its chicks. Students will read a National Geographic article about Eagles becoming extinct, and will watch a video on Iowa Bald Eagle cameras. Students will...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: How Animals Care for Their Young
In this interactive lesson, students learn that animals take care of their young in many of the same ways the adults in their lives take care of them.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Nest Boxes, a.k.a Birdhouses
Learn about the importance of bird house boxes in backyard habitats.
Read Works
Read Works: Mother Cats and Their Kittens
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about mother cats and how they raise their young. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Science Demo Guide: Ngss 1 Ls1 2 Stem Activity
In this activity, students will build a bird's nest out of things that an actual bird might use to help their young survive. Student planning pages are available for download.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Reproductive Behavior of Animals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Some of the most important animal behaviors involve mating. Mating is the pairing of an adult male and female to produce young. Adults that are most successful at...