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Vibrations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use rubber bands, textbooks, pencils, rulers and yo-yos to experiment with the concept of vibrations. They observe changes in pitch according to the speed of vibrations and record their observations in a journal.
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Birds of Wisconsin

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore the job done by ornithologists. They role play identifying the characteristics that make a bird a bird. They discuss what makes each bird species unique. Students are introduced to Wisconsin's most common and rare...
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Making Sense of Journey North Maps

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use maps and answer core curriculum questions in order to increase comprehension and practice higher order thinking skills. This helps them develop writing skills through the practice of keeping Science Journals.
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Snow Lovers or Haters

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explain the three classifications that define how wildlife species react to winter; and name at least four examples each of chionophobes, chioneuphores, and chionophiles.
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A World of Feathered Friends

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
pupils will learn to respect the nature around them. This respect is vital because ignorance of surrounding nature can lead to carelessness when curiosity goes awry. A perfect example of this wayward curiosity took place at our school...
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FLY HIGH!!!

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create their own bird study in their own schoolyard using the scientific method (see Testing a Hypothesis in Join the Project). Students do research in the library, at a local college, or on the Internet to determine the...
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Oddball Out: Birds

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this problem solving worksheet, students analyze a row of pictures of various birds to determine which creature is different from the others pictured.
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Worksheet
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Crossword Puzzle Fun with Phoebe the Phoenix

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this crossword puzzle worksheet, students use a set of 12 clues to complete an environment related crossword puzzle. Words are common and generic enough for students to complete puzzle.
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Organizer
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Time Lapse-Nature Notebook

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this time lapse nature notebook worksheet, students find something they can observe over time, visit it regularly and record the changes. Students describe the item, take a picture or sketch it. 
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Dig Magazine Archeology Quiz #115

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 12 multiple choice questions complementing the November 2010 issue. Page contains answer and additional resources link.
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The Plant Bartering System

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore plant characteristics by viewing a flower and seed presentation. In this environmental adaptation activity, 5th graders identify specific traits plants have in order to allow them to grow in different climates...
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Hummingbird

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information on the hummingbird, as well as several vivid photos and a video.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Hummingbird Species in the Transitional Zones

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment from Evolution: "Darwin's Dangerous Idea" shows biologists Chris Schneider and Tom Smith studying hummingbirds and other animals in Ecuador. Their research is investigating the processes by which new species are formed.
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National Audubon Society

National Audubon Society: Audubon Adventures: Hooray for Hummingbirds!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Engaging resources for learning about hummingbirds. There is a downloadable 4-page student guide full of facts and information about them, a short quiz, and a game. Visit the Teachers' Lounge area for a lesson activity, an assessment...
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: Anna's Hummingbird

For Students K - 1st
This San Diego Zoo resources is a webpage about Hummingbirds. The resource discusses their diet, habitat and other characteristics.
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Other

Hummingbirds.net

For Students 9th - 10th
This entire website is entirely dedicated to hummingbirds. This is a great place to learn more about different hummingbird species, attracting and feeding them, migration patterns, and more.
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PBS

Pbs: Nature: Hummingbird Babies

For Students 3rd - 8th
Watch as the tiny mother hummingbird builds her nest, feeds her young chicks, and cares for them as they grow. Different varieties of hummingbirds from around the world are also seen in this video clip. [2:37]
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Website
Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Ruby Throated Hummingbird

For Students 9th - 10th
Canadian Wildlife site offers important information about the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird such as its' habitat, feeding and breeding.
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Activity
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Hummingbird

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource on hummingbirds, organized into the following sections: "How to Track Hummingbird Migration," "Migration Updates," "All About Hummingbirds," "Lessons, Activities, and Information," "Challenge Questions," and "Ask...
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Article
Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Hummingbird

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive wildlife site provides extensive data on the Hummingbird. Discover more about its' diet, population, range, behavior and more.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Hummingbirds

For Students 9th - 10th
Terry Dunn's article, "Hummingbirds: Frantic and Fascinating" covers a variety of topics including The Bold and The Beautiful, The Need to Feed, and Migrating Over the Miles.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Hummingbird (Trochilidae)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Trochilidae, more commonly known as the hummingbird.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Sweet It Is: Hummingbird Food Preferences

For Students 6th - 8th
Do you like to watch hummingbirds? Have you ever wondered why there is specialty hummingbird food? What is it about the food that makes it so appealing? In this zoology science fair project, you will observe these remarkable creatures...
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Handout
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Allen's Hummingbird

For Students 9th - 10th
Cool facts, photos, and sounds of Allen's Hummingbird are found on this informative site.

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