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Lesson Plan
National Wildlife Federation

Brown Pelicans

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Even animals that are part of the same species have differences. Learners read a passage about white and brown pelicans and compare their features. They recognize that although the birds look very similar, they also have their own unique...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Picture Scramble

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
In this picture scramble worksheet, students place scrambled pieces of a picture in the correct place to create a full picture of a bullfrog, a pelican and a striped hyena. There are nine scrambled pieces for each of the three puzzles.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Next Stop, the Watsonville Wetlands

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers 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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Picture Scramble: Birds

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
In this picture scramble worksheet, students place scrambled pieces of a picture in the correct place to create a full picture of different bird species. There are nine scrambled pieces for each of the three puzzles.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

N.A.M.I.B. (Namib Animal Mobile of Interesting Birds)

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Pupils investigate the birds of the Namib Desert. They watch and discuss a video, and color and construct a bird mobile of the various birds that live in the Namib Desert.
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Handout
Other

San Francisco Zoo: American White Pelican

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the American white pelican, discover fascinating facts, and learn about their physical characteristics, diet, habitat, behavior, and conservation status.
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: American White Pelican

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about the American White Pelican when you visit this educational resource. This site features information about its habitat, diet, behavior, characteristics and more.
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Handout
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: American White Pelican

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative site provides a number of facts, several pictures, and sounds of the American White Pelican.
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 3 10 14: Orphaned Pelican Learns to Fly With Some Human Help

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Handout
Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: American White Pelican

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the appearance, diet, breeding, habitat, behavior, and conservation status of the American white pelican.
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Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: American White Pelican

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read the fascinating tale of this once scarce bird. Find out about its appearance, habitat, nesting, and more.
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Lesson Plan
Utah STEM Foundation

Utah Stem Action Center: Pelicans on Gunnison Island

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this instructional activity, young scholars will explore interactions between a population and the environment as they learn about why so many American white pelicans spend the spring and summer on Gunnison Island in the Great Salt Lake.
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Handout
Other

Animal Corner: Great White African Pelican Birds

For Students 1st - 9th
Overview of the Great White Pelican including facts on physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and behavior.
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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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Activity
Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Pelicans

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a pelican, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Activity
Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Lakes and Ponds

For Students 3rd - 8th
This illustrated website features facts about lakes and ponds and their special place in geography, natural history, and as a biome.
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Activity
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Coloring Pages

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Make your own wildlife coloring book by downloading and printing each of these pictures. Links to other fun and interesting resources.