Instructional Video5:21
TED-Ed

3 bizarre (and delightful) ancient theories about bird migration | Lucy Cooke

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In 1822, Count von Bothmer shot down a stork in Germany. However, the bird had already been impaled by a yard-long wooden spear. The stork had been speared in Africa and then flew over 2,500 km. This astonishing flight proved to be an...
Instructional Video5:29
Wonderscape

Understanding Bird Migration: The Reasons and Patterns Behind Seasonal Movements

K - 5th
Science Kids Birds and Bird Migration V1-0002

Birds migrate to secure vital resources like food and shelter, with those in the Northern Hemisphere moving north in spring for abundant food and nesting opportunities, then heading...
Instructional Video2:52
Curated Video

Tracking the Elusive Owls: Studying Behavior and Migration Patterns in the French Alps

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In the forests of Altsari in the French Alps, biologist Adrian A Bishop uses high-tech equipment to track elusive birds like the Grand Duke owl. By fixing tracking devices on these magnificent creatures, researchers can monitor their...
Instructional Video4:39
Wonderscape

Amazing Migrations: The Fascinating Journeys of Birds Around the World

K - 5th
Science Kids Birds and Bird Migration V1-0003

Birds migrate along specific flyways, with some following wind patterns while others rely on landmarks. Songbirds like the black pole warbler use tailwinds in spring to reach their...
Instructional Video5:43
Wonderscape

Birds: From Evolution to Migration

K - 5th
Science Kids Birds and Bird Migration V1-0001

This video explores the fascinating world of birds and their diverse flight patterns, from tiny hummingbirds to giant ostriches. It delves into the evolution of birds over millions of...
Instructional Video4:36
Curated Video

Identifying Samples in Population Studies

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the concept of collecting data about a population by identifying a sample. They use examples of predicting the winner of an election and tracking migration patterns of a bird species to illustrate how...
Instructional Video16:05
Mazz Media

Animal Behavior

K - 8th
In this information-packed program students will learn about the behavior patterns of all types of animals including mammals, birds, insects and more. From food gathering to mating, survival instincts and sleeping habits to social...
Instructional Video2:05
Visual Learning Systems

Life in the Tundra: Challenges and Adaptations

9th - 12th
The video provides an overview of the challenging conditions and unique plant and animal life found in the tundra. It highlights the short growing season, low-lying plants, and the abundance of insects that attract breeding birds. It...
Instructional Video6:36
Curated Video

Come fly with me

9th - 11th
Look up to the sky and you might see birds flying in a 'V' shape. This pattern is thought to give the birds behind an aerodynamic advantage. Now it seems birds really do fly with a little flap from their friends. In this Nature Video, we...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Why Do Birds Migrate?: Habitat Earth

9th - 10th
See how seasonal changes drive patterns in animal behavior. Track the movement of two migratory birds of prey -- ospreys and turkey vultures -- as they travel between North and South America over a single calendar year [1:00] Support...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Little Brain, Big Journey

9th - 10th
This Nature video shows the migratory patterns and habits of the Rufous hummingbird. [2:41]