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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: A Proud Flight [Pdf]
"A Proud Flight" is a one page, Greek myth about Icarus and Daedelus. The father and son were imprisoned, and in order to escape, Daedelus made wings using bird feathers covered with wax. He warned Icarus not to get too near the sun or...
University of California
Ucmp: Are Birds Really Dinosaurs?
A great essay that illustrates how science is done as well as the relationship between dinosaurs and modern birds. Includes a picture to illustrate this concept, and contains many links to related sites.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Birds in Flight, What a Sight!
This lesson has been designed to show students the unique structure that birds possess--feathers--and how they maneuver them in flight.
University of California
Ucmp: Aves More on Morphology
A good discussion of the major adaptations of the skeleton of birds in order to adapt to flight.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Journey North: American Robin
Use this resource to learn about Robins and track their migration. Information about Robin characteristics, life cycle, and migration. Includes migration map and the opportunity to report your sightings.
PBS
Pbs the Life of Birds: Bills, Beaks and Food
This lesson plan explores how natural selection has influenced the development of features that contribute to successful feeding (bills, wings, talons, etc.), as well as identifying those characteristics that enable birds to obtain the...
PBS
Pbs Teachers:patagonia: The Aeronautics of Condor Flight
Examine the size, range and habits of the Andean condor, construct a model condor and fly it.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Great Egret Flying
Great Egret Flying
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Group of Flying Pelicans
Group of Flying Pelicans
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Raven in Flight
Cartoon drawing of a raven taking off in flight.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Cormorant That Is in Flight
Cormorant That is In Flight
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Sandhill Crane Flying
Sandhill Crane Flying
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Sandhill Crane in Flight
Sandhill Crane In Flight
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Great Egret Flying
Great Egret Flying
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Great Egret Taking Flight
Great Egret Taking Flight
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Snowy Egret Flying
Snowy Egret Flying
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Great Blue Heron Flying
Great Blue Heron Flying
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: White Ibises Flying
White Ibises Flying
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Black Vulture Flying
Black Vulture Flying
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: A Flying Holiday
Some may think this problem is for the birds but you will need to use your problem solving skills to come up with a reasonable answer. Then check this one page website for the solution.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 3 10 14: Orphaned Pelican Learns to Fly With Some Human Help
Article reports on how humans are helping an injured and orphaned Great White pelican learn to fly and care for himself in the wild. Includes a brief video.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Walking With Dinosaurs: Fact File: Quetzalcoatlus
A brief description of the quetzacoatlus, "the largest flying creature of all time," which lived during the Late Cretaceous period over 65 million years ago. Find fast facts about this animal's size and fossil location, as well as...
Museums Victoria
Melbourne Museum: Meet the Skeletons: Genyornis Newtoni
Genyornis newtoni was a gigantic, non-flying bird that lived in Australia during the Pleistocene Period. It is sometimes referred to as a 'thunder bird' due to its large size. Some information and pictures can be found here.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Feather Structure
This site provides a detailed explanation of the structure of bird feathers. Topics include feather topography, types of feathers, and feathers and flight.
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