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Worksheet
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Bird Identification Worksheet 2

For Students 4th - 6th
In this bird worksheet, students cross reference materials gathered to identify the bird pictured and fill in 7 boxes with the information gathered.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bird Ecology Unit

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Birds, plants, and vegetation, is there anything more lovely? There is! Engage your class in the scientific process, data collection, and data analysis. They stroll their campus observing and identifying various birds and plants,...
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Activity
American Museum of Natural History

Feed the Birds

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
What kinds of birds are common in the area? Young scientists use household supplies to create bird feeders. They then document the birds that come to their feeders by keeping journals. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Protocol for Backyard Bird Research Project

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate a hypothesis about birds in their backyard using identification and survey skills.
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Lesson Plan
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For the Birds

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore biology by creating birdhouses. In this bird identification lesson plan, 2nd graders discuss the different types of birds that live in their environment and what characteristics each type of bird has. Students...
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Lesson Plan
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For the Birds

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders observe, identify, and document birds sighted at the library feeder station. They observe and document birds in order to begin their birder's life list. They apply scientific concepts and principles by using library...
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Interactive
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Backyard Bird identification in the US

For Students 4th - 5th
For this bird identification worksheet, students complete a ten question multiple choice online interactive quiz about details related to the identification of backyard birds. Prior knowledge is assumed.
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Lesson Plan
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Sheffield Island Adaptation Activity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
You don't have to visit The Maritime Aquarium to use this plan, but you would need to find a location where a variety of bird species live, re-write the activity worksheet to incorporate the local species, and purchase field guides for...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Bird Identification and Naming- Fill in the Blanks Worksheet

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this bird identification and naming learning exercise, students look at pictures of 6 birds. They find out the names of the birds and write them in the blanks below the pictures. They are given the first letter of each name, and are...
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Lesson Plan
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Get to Know Birds

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars observe animals in their natural habitats. In this bird identification lesson, students observe birds by watching and listening and report on the sightings they made. Young scholars also document bird signs such as...
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Worksheet
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Who Am I? Bird Identification

For Students 5th - 6th
In this science worksheet, students examine 16 detailed pictures of different species of birds. Students identify each bird and write the name on the line in each box. Answers are given upside down at the bottom of the page.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Mystery Bird Challenge

For Students 4th - 5th
In this mystery bird challenge worksheet, students use geographic information, feeding habits and a picture to identify a bird, with numerous links to web resources for help.
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Lesson Plan
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Ball Identification Exercise

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in a ball identification exercise to help them identify birds. As a class, their teacher throws them a variety of different sized and colored balls for them to describe. Using these factors, they work together...
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Lesson Plan
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Bird Interdisciplinary Possibilities

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore birds, their territory, breeding, and seasonal movement. They research and collect information on birds through writing letters to ornithologists, reading in books, comparing web sites, and observing pictures. Students...
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Lesson Plan
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Bird Banners

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students, after researching the internet for information about native bird species, create an informational banner. They follow all the directions from their copy of "Bird Banner Guidelines" and complete this task in groups of four or five.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Wildlife Federation

Songbird Survey

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Serenade your classes with a selection of bird songs. Scholars learn to identify birds by their songs with practice and then take their skills to the outdoors. They identify mating pairs while on a nature walk and repeat their walk over...
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Lesson Plan
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Identifying Birds (Anticipation Guide)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners are introduced to Ecology Explorers and identify common birds at their location. They start with an anticipation guide and continue with Bird identification cards.
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Lesson Plan
American Physiological Society

Hoo Eats Who and What is What in Your Own Backyard?

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Bird is the word! Teach life science scholars the importance of our feathered friends and the roles they play in our ecosystem. Using the plan, learners investigate the birds in their areas, determine the biotic and abiotic factors that...
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Lesson Plan
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Mammal and Bird Identification Cards

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this science worksheet, students examine 16 detailed color pictures of birds and mammals. Students identify each species. The answers are provided upside down at the bottom of the page.
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Lesson Plan
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Who Am I?- Bird Identification Worksheet

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this fill in the blank worksheet, learners identify names of bird in 16 pictures. They write the name of the birds on a blank line above each bird using the names from a word bank at the bottom of the page.
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Lesson Plan
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Bird Buffet

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate how birds use their beaks. In this agriculture lesson, 5th graders use tools to simulate how birds gather food with their beaks. They then draw conclusions about certain types of beaks and what types of food a...
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Purdue University

Chirp! Chirp!

For Teachers K - 6th Standards
If you build it, they will come. Young scholars learn about local birds in an interesting hands-on instructional activity. They begin by identifying birds either from photos or in nature and then build their own bird feeders. The...
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Lesson Plan
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Changing Attitudes about Nature Through Bird Identification

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students, in groups, learn and review bird flash cards, after hearing stories about the birds from the teacher. They participate in labs such as owl pellets, feathers, etc.
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Lesson Plan
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For the Birds

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners explore biology by participating in an animal observation lesson. In this bird tracking lesson, students discuss the different types of birds they find near their homes and identify them based on size, color and noise. Learners...