Teaching Materials
Resources:
Cornel Lab of Ornithology
In addition to many other wonderful resources, the Lab of Ornithology has a “Celebrate Urban Birds” program.
Visit their site for information about free resources. http://www.birds.cornell.edu/celebration
Flying Wild
Brought to you by the folks from Project WILD, Flying Wild is a resource guide to celebrating birds... anywhere!
Many fun, ready-to-use activities. http://www.flyingwild.org/
If you have feedback or ideas about additional resources please email me at: rb13@cornell.edu
Additional Student Work:
Tri-fold flyer created by students in the Spring 2006 Wildlife Biology class.
Activities and Handouts: (About Birds and Bird Sounds)
(Click to download.)
ListeningNotesFullPageUBSP.doc or ListeningNotesFullPageUBSP.pdf
For students and teachers to use while listening to the Urban Bird Sounds Project podcast or CD.
QuizSheetUBSP.doc or QuizSheetUBSP.pdf
Bird Sounds Quiz Handout
For students and teachers to use while taking the quiz on the Urban Bird Sounds Project.
Students match images of birds with their biographies then move around the room in response to questions about their birds. (Includes instructions and activity cards.)
Students sing a bird-themed version of a well known children’s song. Sounds absurd but can be fun and helpful.
Pin the Feather.doc or Pin the Feather.pdf
Pin the Feather (Instructions and parts only --you’ll need to make your own felt birds)
Find a bird that.doc or Find a bird that.pdf
Use this quick exercise to practice bird anatomy and identification.
More to come!
