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Shadow Know-How

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
In this fill in the blank worksheet, students identify the names of eleven Australian birds by analyzing pictures of them created by shadows.
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Tables & Data

For Students 4th
In this subtraction worksheet, 4th graders problem solve 8 sentence subtraction word problems involving different types of birds. Students write their answers on the lines provided.
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In a Class of Their Own

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore taxonomy and how birds are classified in this scientific system. They use this knowledge to create entries for a field guide to birds that can be used to identify different species.
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US Patriotic Symbols: The North American Bald Eagle

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research the North American bald eagle to determine if this bird's characteristics make it an appropriate symbol to represent the United States as a country. They debate the substitution of other bird species for the eagle.
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Finding Niches

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this niches worksheet, students will observe 2 different bird species around their home or school and complete a chart comparing the birds' food, home, habits, and description.
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Riding the Rails Across Texas

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars research the importance of the railroad to Texas cities and American life. They identify the pros and cons of railroads, locate railroads in Texas cities using the Texas bird's-eye view website, and write a newspaper article.
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Heading South

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students look at the migration of different birds. In this migration instructional activity, students discuss why an animal migrates and problems that can occur during migration. They look at several downloadable maps that show the...
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Next Stop, the Watsonville Wetlands

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study bird migrations and the importance of wetlands.  In this migration lesson students play a game and complete a computer activity. 
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Interpreting a Pictogram

For Students 4th - 5th
In this pictogram worksheet, students read and analyze a pictogram about dogs, hedgehogs, birds and butterflies and then answer 6 short answer questions. Students conduct a similar survey on pets owned by their friends and put their...
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Dissecting Owl Pellets

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students dissect owl pellets. In this dissecting owl pellets instructional activity, students discuss birds of prey and make predictions about what they may find during the investigation. Students tease out skull and bones and try to...
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Classifying Vertebrates

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study animal characteristics and classification. For this animal characteristics and classifications lesson, 2nd graders determine how to classify vertebrates which include mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and fish....
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State Visual Report

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this state report worksheet, teachers choose a developmental appropriate report for students to complete about a particular state. This worksheet has a template for Texas. Students research the state to tell it capital, cities,...
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Chalkboard Challenge: Animals

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
This animal science PowerPoint engages students in a review game about animals. This interactive game is in a "Jeopardy" style format and allows students to review facts about mammals, birds and other animals.
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Migrating Across Borders

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and map the migratory patterns of the golden-winged warbler. They develop a strategy to protect this species and, in teams representing different countries, negotiate treaties with each other to protect the bird.
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Bound For Texas

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine factors that motivated immigrants to move to Texas. They locate features on the Texas bird's-eye view website, and develop an art or writing project either from a townsperson's or immigrant's perspective.
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Listen and Draw

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students use their visualizing and interpreting skills to produce original writings and drawings. First, they listen to an adaptation of William Clark's description of the sage grouse. They form mental images that they translate into...
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What Makes a Dinosaur a Dinosaur?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore dinosaur stance and the dinosaur-bird connection. They investigate what distinguishes dinosaurs from other reptiles? Students discuss how dinosaurs stand their legs positioned directly under their bodies. They are...
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Where Do I Belong?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work in groups. They are given magazines. Students cut pictures of five mamals, five birds, five reptiles, five amphibians, and five fish. They place the pictures in a plastic bag. Students switch bags. They are explained...
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Succession in a Jar

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this succession worksheet, students build an ecosystem using a jar, water, bird seed, soil and a water plant. They predict what their ecosystem will look like in 3 weeks and draw a diagram. Students record their data over the course...
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Mystery Spill

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate the cause of birds dying in Monterey Bay. For this scientific research lesson, students use various resources, scientific investigations, and vector analysis to solve an environmental mystery.
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Lewis and Clark Newspaper

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders discuss who Lewis and Clark were and the importance of their expedition, list plants, animals, and birds found along the Lewis and Clark Trail, report on a specific species, and prepare a newspaper that implements...
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Flying Casanovas

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars 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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Kites

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students practice estimating and comparing measurements using yards, feet, and inches. They make comparisons about kites and a variety of measurements. Afterwards, they complete an activity sheet and draw a bird kite with long wings and...
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State Facts

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this state fact chart worksheet, students are provided with a chart showing all 50 states, their abbreviations, state bird, flower, animal, and the year of statehood. There are also basic facts about each state. The worksheet...

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