Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Duck, Duck, GOOSE!

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Learners examine the migratory cycle of Canada geese, and explore the reasons that some birds have stopped migrating and become residents of an area. They identify the ways which geese are considered pests and explore ways to control...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Birds and Migration

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students actively simulate bird migration. In this animal migration lesson, students participate in an activity that simulates the migration of birds. The teacher discusses with the class the hazards and difficulties birds face during...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Migrating Across Borders

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research and map the migratory patterns of the golden-winged warbler. They develop a strategy to protect this species and, in teams representing different countries, negotiate treaties with each other to protect the bird.
Interactive
Curated OER

Birds: Wetlands Ecosystems

For Students 4th - 8th
In this birds worksheet, learners click on the links to learn about the birds of the Wetlands and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 7 questions total.
Interactive
Curated OER

Birds of Wetlands Facts Table Activity

For Students 5th - 8th
In this birds of wetlands instructional activity, students create a table on the internet to insert facts of the birds in the wetlands. Students make a table for 9 birds.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Canada Goose

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia defines and describes the Canada goose. Content includes a look at this bird's characteristics, behavior, food, migration pattern, reproduction, and environmental status.
Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Under in the Mud Read Aloud | Story Edventures

For Students 3rd - 5th
Under in the Mud by Laureanna Raymond-Duvernell takes you into the wintering world of ten Wisconsin animals as you listen to her read the book and talk about the animals in it. Learn about how animals hibernate, migrate, and adapt to...
Handout
Nature Canada

Nature Canada: Brant

For Students 9th - 10th
The brant is a small aquatic goose found in the Arctic and Alaska during its northern migration and as far south as Mexico and North Carolina on its southern migration. This is an information page about the brant.
Graphic
Curated OER

Wikipedia: Canada Goose

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia defines and describes the Canada goose. Content includes a look at this bird's characteristics, behavior, food, migration pattern, reproduction, and environmental status.
Graphic
Curated OER

Wikipedia: Canada Goose

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia defines and describes the Canada goose. Content includes a look at this bird's characteristics, behavior, food, migration pattern, reproduction, and environmental status.
Graphic
Curated OER

Wikipedia: Canada Goose

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia defines and describes the Canada goose. Content includes a look at this bird's characteristics, behavior, food, migration pattern, reproduction, and environmental status.
Graphic
Curated OER

Wikipedia: Canada Goose

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia defines and describes the Canada goose. Content includes a look at this bird's characteristics, behavior, food, migration pattern, reproduction, and environmental status.
Graphic
Curated OER

Wikipedia: Canada Goose

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia defines and describes the Canada goose. Content includes a look at this bird's characteristics, behavior, food, migration pattern, reproduction, and environmental status.
Article
Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Wetlands Habitat

For Students 3rd - 8th
Wetlands are critical to the survival of many species of wildlife and plants. While this site describes American wetlands, many of the features are the same as Canadian ones. The Canada goose depends on the survival of some American...