Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Flying Casanovas

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners view a video clip on bowerbirds. They research and compare and contrast the different types of bowers created by them. They work together to answer questions on the birds behavior.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Teachers:bowerbird Matching Game

For Students 3rd - 8th
Examine the unusual bower-building behavior of the bowerbird, identify unique characterists of different bowers and match bowers to their male owners and female mates.
Website
Earth Life

Earth Life Web: Bird Orders of the World

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from Earth-Life Web, you can find a list of 23 bird orders and additional facts on each species. Taxonomy and photos are included.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers:flying Casanovas: Bowerbird Basics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Examine characteristics of bowerbirds and their bowers. Compare and contrast various styles of bowers created by bowerbirds