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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Shadow Know-How

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
In this fill in the blank worksheet, students identify the names of eleven birds by analyzing their bills which are shown using shadow pictures.
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Handout
Earth Life

Earth Life Web: Anatomy of Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
Beginning with the bird skeleton, this website from Earth-Life Web describes bird anatomy and morphology. Pictures and diagrams are included for each section. Feet, wings, eggs, and feathers are just some of the topics discussed.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about birds, as well as several pictures.
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Graphic
Merriam-Webster

Merriam Webster: Dictionary Illustration: Bird Beaks and Bills

For Students 9th - 10th
Labeled illustrations demonstrating the diversity of bird mouth parts, each adapted for particular purposes.