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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Flying Casanovas

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students view a video clip on bowerbirds. They research and compare and contrast the different types of bowers created by them. They work together to answer questions on the birds behavior.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Teachers:bowerbird Matching Game

For Students 3rd - 8th
Examine the unusual bower-building behavior of the bowerbird, identify unique characterists of different bowers and match bowers to their male owners and female mates.
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Website
Earth Life

Earth Life Web: Bird Orders of the World

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from Earth-Life Web, you can find a list of 23 bird orders and additional facts on each species. Taxonomy and photos are included.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers:flying Casanovas: Bowerbird Basics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Examine characteristics of bowerbirds and their bowers. Compare and contrast various styles of bowers created by bowerbirds