National Wildlife Federation
Brown Pelicans
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...
Curated OER
Picture Scramble
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.
Curated OER
Next Stop, the Watsonville Wetlands
Middle schoolers study bird migrations and the importance of wetlands. In this migration lesson students play a game and complete a computer activity.
Curated OER
Picture Scramble: Birds
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.
Curated OER
N.A.M.I.B. (Namib Animal Mobile of Interesting Birds)
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.
Other
San Francisco Zoo: American White Pelican
Meet the American white pelican, discover fascinating facts, and learn about their physical characteristics, diet, habitat, behavior, and conservation status.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: American White Pelican
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.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: American White Pelican
This informative site provides a number of facts, several pictures, and sounds of the American White Pelican.
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.
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: American White Pelican
Discover fun facts and learn about the appearance, diet, breeding, habitat, behavior, and conservation status of the American white pelican.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: American White Pelican
Read the fascinating tale of this once scarce bird. Find out about its appearance, habitat, nesting, and more.
Utah STEM Foundation
Utah Stem Action Center: Pelicans on Gunnison Island
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.
Other
Animal Corner: Great White African Pelican Birds
Overview of the Great White Pelican including facts on physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and behavior.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: American White Pelican
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.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Pelicans
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.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Lakes and Ponds
This illustrated website features facts about lakes and ponds and their special place in geography, natural history, and as a biome.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Coloring Pages
Make your own wildlife coloring book by downloading and printing each of these pictures. Links to other fun and interesting resources.