Information about avian influenza and how it affects birds, including signs and symptoms of the disease and advice for avoiding spreading it.

This activity enables students to practice various skills such entering lists, comparing data, and utilizing statistical terms on the graphing calculator.

Engaging resources for learning about raptors. 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 piece, a...

A look at long-distance migration reveals a surprising pattern. Migration did not originate in the tropics, home to bird diversity.

Which birds might you see in your yard or park and which ones are likely not there? Includes audio narration in 18 additional languages with text in English.

This resource provides information about Lady Bird Johnson, wife of President Lyndon Baines Johnson, and the efforts she put forth to preserve the environment. Activities, videos, and book recommendation are included.

Find out about the change in diet for many bird species as the seasons change.

A scanned copy of the 1851 publication of A Peep at the Birds by Francis Channing Woodworth, a nonfiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1853 publication of The Bird-keeping Boy, a fiction book for children.

A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of The Birds Wedding the Owl and Bat and Many Other Tales by E. Veale, a book of stories for children.

Use this activity as an introduction to adaptations. Students will view video clips of birds and formulate their own observations and explanations for the different types of bird beaks and how they are used.

Study the birds by making this bird feeder! Website includes instructions for how to build the DIY bird feeder.

You might like to play in the autumn leaves and winter snow, but have you noticed that many birds don't like to stick around for the cold weather? And instead of the birds you're used to seeing in the warm months, your new feathered...

See if you can figure out what different birds eat. This interactive matching game explores the diets of 17 birds commonly found in the US.

One of the great attractions of this site is the ability to listen to the birds. Each bird is categorized with a picture, description, its cry, conservation status and "Cool Facts." There are tips for attracting birds as well as...

The Smithsonian National Zoological Park provides a detailed look at birds. Content includes a focus on the Zoo's bird house exhibit, as well as bird houses, flight cages, bird facts, bird information for kids, an FAQ section, a photo...

Many links to kid-friendly sites on birds and wildlife. You'll learn about saving rainforest animals, identifying different types of birds, taking action to help the environment, and more.

Oil can be deadly for a bird. Even a tiny amount, the size of a quarter, could be enough to kill a bird. Learn how oil harms birds and what birds are most at risk. Then, take a look at how oil spills happen and just what can be done....

A long list of facts about Delaware including government, climate, state seal, population, state flag, state motto, song, nicknames, and much more.

Beginning with the bird skeleton, this website from Earth-Life Web describes bird anatomy and morphology. Pictures and diagrams are included for each section. Feet, wings, eggs, and feathers are just some of the topics discussed.

In this lesson, students will represent addition sentences with pictorial representations. Students will also solve an addition problem by using cut out objects to represent the problem.

At least fifty different types of birds in Canada nest in cavities. This being said, these birds can adapt to nesting in nest boxes, which is a good thing since many of these birds? natural nesting sites are diminishing. Learn how to...

Learn about bird banding in Canada. Since 1923, Canada has had a bird banding program which enables it to gather data to help manage and conserve the country?s birds. Find out how birds are banded and who is responsible for this. Also,...

This site from Enchanted Learning can answer your questions about birds. What type of scientist studies birds? What is the fastest running bird? Which bird lays the largest birds' eggs? Come and find out the answer to these questions and...