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PBS

Pbs Teachers:patagonia: The Aeronautics of Condor Flight

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Examine the size, range and habits of the Andean condor, construct a model condor and fly it.
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Website
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Frequently Asked Questions About Bald Eagles

For Students 9th - 10th
Questions and answers that touch on all the essentials about bald eagles (anatomy, reproduction and young, diet and feeding behaviors, migration and flight, habitat and range, and conservation).
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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
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Curated OER

American White Pelicans in Flight

For Students 3rd - 5th
Read the fascinating tale of this once scarce bird. Find out about its appearance, habitat, nesting, and more.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: The Great Horned Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the great horned owl through this clear and concise site. This resource features information on the characteristics, habitat, food, reproduction and more of the great horned owl.
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Curated OER

Bald Eagle, Adult in Flight

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed site features the following topics: cool facts, range, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. The sounds of this bird species can also be heard on this site.
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Curated OER

Bald Eagle, First Year in Flight

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed site features the following topics: cool facts, range, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. The sounds of this bird species can also be heard on this site.
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Curated OER

Osprey, in Flight, Carrying Fish

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed site features an abundance of facts, pictures, and sounds of one of the largest birds of prey in North America. A menu highlights the following topics: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction,...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Pelican

For Students 9th - 10th
Four Flying Pelicans at Biscayne National Park
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Pelican

For Students 9th - 10th
Three Pelicans Flying In Line with One Another
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Article
Read Works

Read Works: Unearthing Pterosaurs

For Students 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage from the American Museum of Natural History is about the discovery and study of bones from Pterosaurs, extinct flying reptiles that are not exactly dinosaurs or birds. A question set, a...
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Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Implementing Biomimicry and Sustainable Design

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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....
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Eagle

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Digital, cartoonish image of an eagle in flight.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Hummingbird

For Students 9th - 10th
Sparking Mango Hummingbird (Flying)
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Pelican

For Students 9th - 10th
Three Pelicans that are In Flight
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Curated OER

Bbc Nature: Arctic Skua

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A photograph of an Arctic Skua flying.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Bbc Nature: Arctic Skua

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of an Arctic Skua in flight.
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Activity
Natural History Museum

Nhm: The Endeavour Voyage Across the Pacific

For Students 9th - 10th
This multi-media rich site explores the voyage made by James Cook on the Endeavour in 1768. This voyage, marked as one of the most influential in history, made major nautical, geographical, natural history, and medical discoveries along...
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Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: California Condor

For Students 3rd - 8th
This reference material explores the largest flying bird in California, the condor. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical characteristics, and much more!
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Incense Container With Design of Plovers

For Students 9th - 10th
This container is used to hold small chips of incense used in tea gatherings. It is made out of an actual shell, which forms the lid. The base is lacquered wood. The lid is decorated with flying plovers (a small shore bird that runs in...
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Other

Urban Legends Reference Pages: Old Wives' Tales

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a brief list of old wives' tales related to luck, good health, hair growth, and other topics. Each includes a link to a detailed explanation of the "myth" and its origins.
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Handout
NSTATE

Texas State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a complete list of the Texas state symbols, including their year of adoption. Click on one to be taken to a page with more information and a picture.
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Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: American White Pelican

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that the awkward looking pelican is very graceful in flight? Briefly described are its features, habitat and young. Seven excellent photographs showcase this bird in its environment.
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Curated OER

Unesco: Japan: Ogasawara Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
The property numbers more than 30 islands clustered in three groups and covers surface area of 7,939 hectares. The islands offer a variety of landscapes and are home to a wealth of fauna, including the Bonin Flying Fox, a critically...

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