Biology Junction
Birds
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...
American Museum of Natural History
Feed the Birds
Scholars use a large carton, string, an emery board, and bird food to create a hand-made bird feeder. After completing the craft, pupils keep a journal to track their observations.
American Museum of Natural History
Feed the Birds
What kinds of birds are common in the area? Young scientists use household supplies to create bird feeders. They then document the birds that come to their feeders by keeping journals.
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Bird Buffet
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.
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Bird Identification Worksheet 2
In this bird worksheet, students cross reference materials gathered to identify the bird pictured and fill in 7 boxes with the information gathered.
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Birds and Mammals
For this science worksheet, students create details given an imaginary story to reinforce the topics of mammals and birds. The second page has more puzzles for them to do.
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Flight for Survival - Avian Adaptations
Students create imaginary creature that has some of the adaptations birds have.
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Penguins Around the World
Students investigate penguins. In this Science activity, students compare and contrast penguins to flying birds. Students use a Venn diagram to illustrate the differences and similarities of penguins and flying birds.
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What Makes A Bird A Bird?
Students identify the characteristics of birds and explain how these characteristics are useful in their survival. They explain how both physical and environmental adaptations help birds survive and reproduce. Students create an...
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Birds
In this birds worksheet, students review the characteristics of birds including their adaptations for flight. Students review the diversity of bird adaptations. This worksheet has 4 short answer, 7 true or false, 6 matching, and 3 fill...
Desert Discoveries
Bird and Feather Features
Ornithology is the study of birds, and young scientists do just that with an interesting science lesson. They identify the parts of a bird, realize that birds have different types of beaks, wings, and feet, and take a close look at bird...
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Amazing Bird Adaptions--Why Am I A Bird?
Fourth graders identify and classify birds found in Illinois. Using the internet, they discover how birds have adapted over time and how the adaptations have increased their life span. They compare and contrast the various adaptations...
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Birds of Wisconsin
First graders explore the job done by ornithologists. They role play identifying the characteristics that make a bird a bird. They discuss what makes each bird species unique. Students are introduced to Wisconsin's most common and rare...
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American Bald Eagle: National Bird of the United States
In this American bald eagle worksheet, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they figure out the answers to fourteen trivia facts about the American bald eagle.
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A Penguin is a Bird
Students compare and contrast the ways that penguins are different to flying birds.
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Learning Bird Traits
Students draw and label a bird. In this bird traits instructional activity, students learn what traits make a bird different from other animals. Students are taught how to draw a bird and are expected to label the various body parts they...
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Radical Raptors
Students are introduced to raptors and their role in the environment. They identify three characteristics of raptors and list several types of raptors found in nature. They discuss their positive and negative experiences with raptors and...
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Inexpensive Marrionette Puppet
Young scholars follow directions to create a marionette puppet using Styrofoam balls, fishing line and feathers. They practice making it walk, dance, eat, sit, and walk backwards.
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Fun with Fictitious Animals
How can one differentiate between a dweezlebub and nessie? Use this fictitious creature dichotomous key to find out! Biologists of all ages will enjoy this creative way to learn about classification, including a chance to draw the...
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Sunken Millions Animals
This PowerPoint includes a game with ocean graphics in which two teams answer increasingly difficult questions about animals. Topics covered include plant and animal cells, animal adaptation, and similarities and differences between...
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Penguin Paradise
Students read about penguins and communicate their information in a one paragraph summary. In this penguin writing instructional activity, students review sentence construction. Students complete a KWL about penguins and read the book...
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Discovering Owls
Students are introduced to different types of owls and owl pellets. They list several adaptations that benefit the owls. Students identify the various species of owl that live in Wisconsin. Students discuss owl pellets and identify the...
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Tundra Swan Fun Facts
Students read about the characteristics of tundra swan. In this tundra swan instructional activity, students understand the characteristics of the tundra swan and complete worksheets related to the tundra swan.
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Sunken Millions
This PowerPoint features a game based on the animal life. The interactive slides include 20 questions about animal needs, animal groups, and animal traits. The questions include multiple choice answers and 4 different levels of...