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PBS

Pbs: Parenthood (Birds)

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the companion site to "The Life of Birds" by PBS is full of examples of parenting birds. There is astonishing variety in nest building, offspring rearing, care, and even manipulation and deceit.
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Flamingos

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the characteristics of the flamingo, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with whales with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate or...
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Raptors

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the characteristics of birds of prey, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with these birds by integrating a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper...
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Other

National Aviary: Curriculum: Family Lives of Birds: How to Attract a Mate

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the diverse behaviors-sharing, dancing, singing, fighting, looking good, and showing off-that birds exhibit when attempting to attract a breeding partner. With interesting sidebars on how birds communicate and how they...
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Nest Watch: Nest Monitoring Manual [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
NestWatch is a citizen science project where the average person can assist scientists in observing and cataloguing bird populations to track how successful they are at nesting and reproducing. This 36-page package provides information...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Which Came First: The Chicken or the Egg?

For Students 9th - 10th
It's a question that has perplexed everyone from the ancient Greeks to modern scholars. Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Take a crack at this curious conundrum. [3:31]
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Other

Ornithology: Avian Development

For Students 9th - 10th
A good page devoted to the development process of birds. Discusses the incubating process and the stages of development.
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Other

Ornithology: Avian Reproduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a good discussion of the reproductive behaviors and systems of birds. Contains information on everything from nests to incubation times.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Bird Reproduction

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the reproductive behavior of birds.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Bird Reproduction

For Students 5th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How do birds reproduce? We know that chickens lay eggs. But how do they do that? Learn more about bird reproduction in this learning module produced by CK-12.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Bird Reproduction

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the reproduction behavior of birds.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Birds Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a biology unit on birds.
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University of Pittsburgh

Univ. Of Pittsburgh/seasonal Decline in Tree Sparrow

For Students 9th - 10th
A HIGH level science article written about the change in clutch size through a mating season and the possible science base for this phenomena.