How have birds evolved from prehistoric animals? With the three-part lesson, small groups first research different prehistoric animals and determine whether they are birds. Then, scholars explore different bird adaptations using the Flap...

Birds adapted to almost every climate on the planet, from the Arctic to the rain forests. A presentation focused on birds covers their similarities and differences. It starts with their evolution from reptiles, their many physical...

Many pupils struggle to categorize and organize related content. Multiple quizzes on a variety of topics offer practice for these specific skills. Scholars move items around until they think each is placed in the proper position....

What's so amazing about birds? Find out just how amazing birds are with a physics of animal behavior unit created by Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Have learners explore and tap into their observational skills and notice how birds fly, what...

Read about why the osprey is also known as the fishhawk in a short reading passage that describes where they live, what they eat, and what they look like. After reading, individuals respond to four short answer questions based on what...

Celebrate the circle of life with this fun hands-on activity. After cutting out, gluing together, and assembling this visual model, students are able to spin through and observe the life cycle of penguins.

How do you identify a bird? Daniel explains how to look for field marks such as, behavior, song, and distinguishing characteristics. Once you've documented what you've observed you can use a field guide or website to identify the bird....

In this birds vocabulary skills activity, students match the 02 listed birds to the appropriate sentences that describe each of them.

If you build it, they will come. Young scholars learn about local birds in an interesting hands-on lesson. They begin by identifying birds either from photos or in nature and then build their own bird feeders. The lesson is the first in...

In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners read a one paragraph text about turtle doves. Students answer one multiple choice question.

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.

In this bird worksheet, students cross reference materials gathered to identify the bird pictured and fill in 7 boxes with the information gathered.

Pupils explore biology by identifying animals on their school ground. In this bird species lesson, students create and utilize a simple bird feeder to attract birds near their classroom at which point they observe the color, size and...

Young scholars 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....

Fifth graders study traits of different bird beaks. In this bird lesson, 5th graders explore the function and usefulness of different inherited traits of birds.

In this science worksheet, students examine 20 labeled pictures of waterbirds and nearshore birds. Students find the names of these birds in a word search puzzle.

In this science learning exercise, 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.

In this science worksheet, young scholars examine 16 detailed pictures of birds. Students identify each bird and write the name on the line. Answers are given upside down at the bottom of the page.

In this science worksheet, students examine detailed color pictures of 15 desert birds of prey. Students read the labels on the pictures and locate the bird species names in a word search puzzle.

For this science worksheet, 5th graders will focus on the names of Great Lakes birds. Students will locate the names of 16 birds in the word search.

In this Birds Word Search worksheet, students find 60 different types of birds in a word search. Examples include black bird, cardinal, hawk, and parrot.

Birdwatching is a popular hobby. Young scientists test their knowledge of bird characteristics on their own bird-watching expedition. They take their journals on a walk and sketch the key characteristics of the birds they find while...

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...