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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: New York Swing: Design Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how to transform a common-style backyard area to include plants that will invite wildlife like songbirds, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
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Oregon Zoo

Oregon Zoo: Red Tailed Hawk

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the facts, behavior, breeding habits, vital statistics, and conservation of the Red-Tailed Hawk, most commonly seen Western bird of prey.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Classification: Minnesota Vertebrates

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson serves as an introduction to classification. The students will place animals into its proper vertebrate group according to certain characteristics that the animals have in common.
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Plant and Animal Evolution: Homology

For Students 9th - 10th
In this informative site, homologous is defined and the wings of birds and bats are compared to clarify the concept.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Tawny Owl (Strix Aluco)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Strix Aluco, more commonly known as the Tawny Owl.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Atlantic Puffin

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about the characteristics of the Atlantic Puffin when you visit this educational resource. This site includes information on reproduction, range, habitat and more.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: The Great Horned Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the great horned owl through this clear and concise site. This resource features information on the characteristics, habitat, food, reproduction and more of the great horned owl.
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Other

The Idiom Connection

For Students 9th - 10th
Users can search this list of idioms and their explanations either alphabetically or by subject matter, such as Food Idioms, Business Idioms, or Animal Idioms. There are also quizzes on each category of idiom so students can test their...
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Curated OER

Dr. Tim Rowe Poses With Elephant Bird Egg.

For Students 9th - 10th
"A scanning device most commonly seen in hospitals is reshaping the science of paleontology by allowing researchers to peer inside irreplaceable fossils without damaging them." Find out what scientists are now able to see that they've...
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Curated OER

Cat Scan Image of the Insides of an Elephant Bird Egg.

For Students 9th - 10th
"A scanning device most commonly seen in hospitals is reshaping the science of paleontology by allowing researchers to peer inside irreplaceable fossils without damaging them." Find out what scientists are now able to see that they've...
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Curated OER

Cornell Lab of Ornithology : Common Loon

For Students 9th - 10th
An abundance of facts, pictures, and sounds of the Arctic Tern can be found on this informative site. Listen to the sounds of this bird species on this site as well.
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Curated OER

Cornell Lab of Ornithology : Common Loon

For Students 9th - 10th
An abundance of facts, pictures, and sounds of the Arctic Tern can be found on this informative site. Listen to the sounds of this bird species on this site as well.
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Curated OER

Cornell Lab of Ornithology : Common Loon

For Students 9th - 10th
An abundance of facts, pictures, and sounds of the Arctic Tern can be found on this informative site. Listen to the sounds of this bird species on this site as well.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "The Life of a u.s. Industrial Worker" by Bird Brain History

For Students 5th - 6th Standards
A learning module that begins with "The Life of a U.S. Industrial Worker" accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "Don't Hate on the Trait" by Bird Brain Science

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "How Do I Look?" by Bird Brain Science

For Students 5th - 6th Standards
A learning module that begins with "How Do I Look?" by BirdBrain Science, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "Strength in Numbers" by Bird Brain Science

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
A learning module that begins with "Strength in Numbers," accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and student...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "Can't We All Just Get Along?" by Bird Brain Science

For Students 5th - 6th Standards
Earth is full of a variety of living things that interact with one another in many different ways. This informational text explains the various different types of relationships they can have with one another. It also offers guided...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "Let's See What You're Made Of" by Bird Brain Science

For Students 4th - 6th
This informational, scientific text explains how cells, the smallest unit of a living organism, make up every living thing in the world. As you read, take notes on the comparisons used in the text to explain how cells work. [Free account...
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North Dakota Game and Fish Department: Regulations

For Students 9th - 10th
A set of guides on hunting, fishing, and trapping regulations for North Dakota. Covers big and small game, fish, fur bearers, migratory birds, and other small animals not commonly hunted, e.g., porcupine and skunk.
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Quia

Quia: Animal Classifications

For Students 3rd - 8th
An interactive matching game from Quia dealing with animal classifications.
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BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Barn Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at these photos of beautiful barn owls. There is also a fact sheet next to the photos.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Does Math Guide Our Ships at Sea?

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the history of logarithms and sailing by watching this animated video. [4:19]
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Atlantic Puffins

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about Atlantic puffins including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.

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