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Website
National Audubon Society

National Audubon Society: Audubon Guide to North American Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge database of North American birds which can be searched within a taxonomic family as well as by region. Each bird is accompanied by high-quality photos, audio recordings, a map of its distribution and migration areas, and...
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Activity
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Birds

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site from Enchanted Learning can answer your questions about birds. What type of scientist studies birds? What is the fastest running bird? Which bird lays the largest birds' eggs? Come and find out the answer to these questions and...
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PBS

Pbs: Nature: Song of the Earth With David Attenborough

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the sounds of nature and how they connect with music. Investigates what purpose music serves through nature and what it means.
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Unit Plan
Friends of Algonquin Park

Common Loon and Bird Migration Research in Algonquin Provincial Park

For Students 9th - 10th
General information is given on the loon. See a movie of a Common Loon and listen to the different sounds that the loons are best known for. Included are research questions and answers about impact of the environment on the loon in the...
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Unit Plan
Friends of Algonquin Park

The Science Behind Algonquin's Animals: Gray Jay

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Gray Jay is found in Canada's north woods and is one of the few birds that stay all year round. Learn about its appearance, why they are special, nesting, and social life along with other interesting facts.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Name That (Bird) Tune

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
After completing this lesson, learners will be able to identify 3-4 birds by their song and develop observation skills necessary for listening to birds in their natural surroundings.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: The Music of Sound

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource from the University of Wisconsin explores the relationship between music and science by exploring bird songs, Mozart, alligator and penguin sounds to name but a few.
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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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BBC

Bbc: Science & Nature: Springwatch

For Students 9th - 10th
There are a variety of links about spring to choose from including animal home videos, bird songs, and a live animal web cam.