Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Biology: Galapagos Finches
Interactive animation illustrates how Charles Darwin used his study of finch beaks to explain evolution. A phylogenetic tree diagram shows how the birds' color and beak shape changed over generations.
Biology Corner
Biology Corner: Peppered Moths Simulation
This simulation allows students to take on the role of a bird and eat different types of peppered moths. Students analyze which types of peppered moths do better in various environments.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Pollination Parties
This lesson helps learners understand the concept of pollination. Objectives, materials, procedures, adaptations, discussion questions, evaluation, extensions, suggested readings, links, vocabulary, and academic standards are all included!
Other
Bradfords Woods: Eagles to the Nest [Pdf]
This thematic curriculum which focuses on bald eagles revolves around a three-day field trip to Bradford Woods in Indiana. However, many of the activities could be adapted for other environments, and the background material is useful,...
PBS
Pbs: Nature: The World of Penguins
What do you know about the world of penguins? This PBS site features information about these flightless birds. Come and check out this extraordinary resource.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Owls
Learn more about owls through this concise resource. This site provides information about the anatomy, pictures, the habitat and range, classification and more of owls.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: Emu
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the emu focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Compare Human Made Objects With Natural Objects
In small groups, students will experiment and observe the similarities and differences between human-made objects and nature. The students will compare the function and structure of hollow bones with drinking straws, bird beaks, tool...
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: African (Black Footed) Penguin
The Denver Zoo provides an in-depth overview of African (Black-Footed) Penguins highlighting their habitats, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: American Flamingo
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the American flamingo focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: Humboldt Penguin
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the Humboldt penguin focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
Other
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum: Animal Fact Sheet: Anna's Hummingbird
This fact sheet on Anna's hummingbird provides details on physical characteristics, adaptations, range, habitat, conservation, diet, and other interesting facts. Click the link to hear how Anna's hummingbird sounds.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: Bald Eagle
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the bald eagle focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: Cinereous Vulture
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the cinereous vulture focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
University of Southern California
Structure of Matter: Animals
A slide show that demonstrates the development of physical structure in the animal world, moving from sponges through mammals.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Snowy Owl
Did you know that the Snowy Owl must capture the equivalent of 7 to 12 mice per day, or as many as 350 per month, to meet its food requirements? Find other interesting facts related to habitat, unique characteristics, range, and more on...
Other
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum : Animal Fact Sheet: Harris Hawk
Animal fact sheet on the Harris hawk includes appearance, adaptations, habitat, range, conservation, diet, fun facts, and more.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:flying Casanovas: Bowerbird Basics
Examine characteristics of bowerbirds and their bowers. Compare and contrast various styles of bowers created by bowerbirds
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Meet Our Animals
This site from the National Zoological Park provides extensive information about many types of animals. Just click on the category you need. Includes pictures and live web cams.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Implementing Biomimicry and Sustainable Design
This unit provides students with an opportunity to study ecological relationships with an emphasis on the Sonoran Desert. Students appreciate the complexity and balance that supports the exchange of energy and matter within food webs....
Tramline
Virtual Field Trip: Temperate Forest Biome
Travel with your students on a Virtual Field Trip to learn about Temperate Forest Biomes. You will also discover many informative and interactive websites.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Owl
This resource provides detailed information, photos, and a video about the owl. [1:33]
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Hummingbird
This resource provides detailed information on the hummingbird, as well as several vivid photos and a video.
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Pale Male: Citizen Hawk of New York City [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Janet Schulman's children's picture book, Pale Male: Citizen Hawk of New York City, is provided on these pages. Five character roles are needed in this activity.
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