Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Who Lives with Mallard?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students color a picture of the habitat featuring mallard and other creatures, some of whom might be camouflaged or half-hidden. They discuss other forms of animal adaptation.
Handout
Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Fresh Water Wetlands

For Students 3rd - 5th
What are fresh water wetlands? What creatures live in a wetland? Are wetlands in danger? Find out at this informative site. Use the toolbar at the left to navigate through the site.
Website
Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Mallard

For Students 9th - 10th
Canadian Wildlife site features information on the Mallard. Highlights its habitats and habits, range, breeding and feeding characteristics.
Handout
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Mallard

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed site delves into cool facts, description, range, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction and conservation status. In addition, you can listen to the sounds of this bird species.
Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Mallard

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the natural history of Mallard ducks. This site features information ranging from characteristics, range, habitat, life cycle, diet and behavior.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Mallard Ducks for Kids: Learn About This Popular Fowl

For Students 3rd - 8th
What are mallard ducks? Learn about this bird's environment, ducklings, what they eat, and where they live on this website.
Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Mallard Duck

For Students K - 1st
Learn about the appearance, diet, habitat, conservation status, and other fun facts about this lovable bird.
Graphic
Curated OER

National Wildlife Federation: Mallard and Ducklings

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A picture of a mallard and ducklings.