Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Animals: Peafowl

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Pupils examine peacocks and peahens. They read stories and examine resources on birds.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Peafowl

For Students 9th - 10th
A great site to find out all about peacocks and peahens. Find a map to see where their natural home is, read about their habits, see pictures of different kinds of peafowl, and hear their call. From the San Diego Zoo.
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Peacocks

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a peacock, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Website
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Peafowl

For Students 9th - 10th
This article studies facts and information related to the Peafowl at the Smithsonian National Zoo. Various types of Peafowl are discussed throughout the brief article.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Peacock (Pavo Cristatus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and a fact card about the peacock or peafowl. Discusses where they are found, the three main kinds, physical characteristics, diet, predators, population status, features of the males, mating and reproduction, and...
Website
Other

United Peafowl Association: Peafowl

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know the male peafowl is called the peacock and the female is called the peahen? What is the difference between a peafowl and a pheasant? Find out the answers to these questions along with information on scientific...
Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: Peafowl

For Students K - 1st
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about peafowl with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
Handout
Other

San Francisco Zoo: Indian Peafowl

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information and fascinating facts about the Indian peafowl include diet, habitat, physical features, behavior, and conservation status.
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Curated OER

[A Photo of a White Peacock With His Train Spread]

For Students 9th - 10th
This FeatherSite is full of pictures, videos, articles, and general information on all varieties of poultry.
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Curated OER

[Photograph of a White Peacock's Head]

For Students 9th - 10th
This FeatherSite is full of pictures, videos, articles, and general information on all varieties of poultry.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Peafowl

For Students 9th - 10th
Peafowl Chicks Crossing Brick Bath at the Artis Royal Zoo
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Peafowl

For Students 9th - 10th
Two Peafowls at the Artis Royal Zoo