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Maori Bird Kite
Learners research the origins and themes of kites, especially those made by the Maori people of New Zealand. They build and decorate a kite with an authentic Maori theme. Students fly their kites and adjust them as needed for stability.
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Be the Kiwi: Culture of New Zealand
Tenth graders discover details about the history of New Zealand. In this global studies lesson, 10th graders read about the cultural groups and traditions of the country and then complete a passport activity based on their...
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Words in the News: New Maori King
Learners work together in groups to identify new vocabulary words. They read a story about the new Maori King in New Zealand and answer questions. They also examine reported speech in the article.
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Te Reo Maori Activity Book
Introduce young explorers to the language of New Zealand's Maori with an activity book that includes word searches, fill-in-the-blank activities with Maori words, and prompts to illustrate native New Zealand birds.
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Birds and Migration
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...
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Be the Kiwi: Web Quest
Students demonstrate their own uniqueness in a poster, brochure, banner, or other visual manner. For this uniqueness lesson, students determine characteristics that make the kiwi, heroes, and the country of New Zealand...
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The Crow
In this crows worksheet, students read 4 texts that give information about the habitat, reproduction, feeding and coloration of crows. There are no questions.
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Eggs In the Nest
In this counting worksheet, students cut out a set of eggs. Students analyze the number printed on each of 4 bird nests and paste the correct number of eggs in the nest. All will be under the number 10 on this page.
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In the Wild
Third graders examine the concept of ecology and how animals are suited to their habitats. In this animal adaptation lesson, 3rd graders identify a variety of plants and animal species that live in a Beech forest.Students create a food...
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Squirrel Islands
In this adaptations worksheet, students read about 3 species that have changed over time to adapt to their environment. Students design a squirrel that has adapted to an island habitat that students are assigned. They describe the...
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Hedgehog
In this hedgehog worksheet, students read information paragraphs about the habitat, reproduction, feeding and adaptation of hedgehogs. Students study the photograph of the mammal. There are no questions to answer here.
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This is Jeopardy
This PowerPoint provides review questions and answers from many different subject areas using a Jeopardy format. The topics that are covered include decimals, U.S. history, cells, Australian animals, and biomes. The material was designed...
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Counting From One
Students continue to practice counting by ones. Individually, they are given a story problem from their teacher and count numbers in their head only saying the final answer. To end the lesson, they count the objects in their classroom.
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Mammal Facts (or Not)
For this mammal worksheet, students use reference sources to determine whether 10 statements about various mammals are true or false.
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Spellbound
In this crossword worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by solving a variety of clues. For example, "Rome is the capital of this boot-shaped country."
Other
Encyclopedia of New Zealand: The Bush
A look at the natural environment of New Zealand! Click on any of the main topics to view colorful photos and read unique facts about the geography, native plants and animals, birds and reptiles, fish, the bush and its uses.
Other
Forest and Bird: Kiwi Conservation Club
A place for learning about New Zealand's wildlife and wild places, Kiwi Conservation Club is home to a range of activities and glossy, illustrated pages on topics of interest to young naturalists. Also view the latest issue of Wild...
Earth Life
Earth Life Web: Extinction in Birds
This site, which is provided for by Earth-Life Web, gives a list of extinct birds and provides a brief description and dates of extinction.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Kakapo
The kakapo is a New Zealand bird whose numbers have steadily declined for centuries. In the late 1900s, the few that were left were removed to an island where efforts are being made to ensure their survival. You will find some brief...
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Unesco: New Zealand: New Zealand Sub Antarctic Islands
The New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands consist of five island groups (the Snares, Bounty Islands, Antipodes Islands, Auckland Islands and Campbell Island) in the Southern Ocean south-east of New Zealand. The islands, lying between the...
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Science Kids: Science Images: New Zealand Brown Kiwi
A male brown Kiwi is seen carefully walking over leaves and twigs on the ground in an area located in the North Island of New Zealand. The kiwi is a flightless bird and a national symbol of New Zealand. They lay eggs that are bigger than...
PBS
Pbs Nature Critter Guide: Crows
Research shows that crows are considered the most intelligent type of bird. Discover more about these black feathered friends through this resource filled with fun facts and information. Students will learn more about the social...
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Takahe
Do you know what a Takahe is? Get the facts on this bird that was once thought to be extinct. Included are five photographs.
Bagheera
Bagheera: Kakapo
This site explores the life of the Kakapo, noting this bird's behaviors and natural history. Special focus is made on why this bird is endangered and what conservation efforts are currently under way. A case study of the Dodo bird and...