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Birds Reading Comprehension

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this science reading comprehension worksheet, students read a paragraph that contains basic information about birds. They answer 3 multiple choice questions based on the reading.
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Bird Fun Facts

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read fun facts about birds. In this bird characteristics lesson, students answer questions about the reading. Students complete a worksheet to find the bird nest and the matching bird.
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Making Nests

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the lives of birds by researching their natural habitats. In this nest building lesson, 2nd graders investigate the craft of making a bird nest and discuss their useful qualities for the animals. Students utilize...
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A Busy Bird

For Students K Standards
Kindergartners read a short passage and answer questions based on what they read. The question set involves circling pictures, writing words, and drawing pictures.
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Bird Watching 101

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the basics of bird watching, finding and interpreting bird clues and attracting birds to a particular location or habitat. They go on a birding hike after a lecture on what to look and listen for in the woods.
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Vocab-u-lous! Build a Fabulous Vocab

For Students 8th - 11th
For this vocabulary building worksheet, students enhance their personal vocabulary by learning words that begin with FL-blends. Students are allowed the use of dictionaries.
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Studying Birds in the Field

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
This is a well-designed science activity which helps young scholars learn the behavior of different species of birds. Working with partners and in small team, students learn to scientifically observe birds.
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Miss Billie's Babies

For Teachers K - 1st
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a one-paragraph essay about Miss Billie Bird. They answer five multiple choice questions about the passage.
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The Sparrow

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a detailed one page story which gives facts about sparrows. Students answer 4 questions.
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The Working Tools of Insects

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
The animal kingdom is full of interesting organisms that have unique ways of surviving. Children read about different insects that have special tools for building homes and protecting themselves. When finished, learners identify the main...
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Pollinator Habitats

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students read and discuss background information included with this instructional activity. They brainstorm the best sources for developing a list of native or migratory pollinators. Students work in groups to design habitats based on...
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Help the Duck Find Her Babies

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students study the basic need for animals to attract mates and reproduce young.
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Hawk in Flight

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students use information gathered by satellites to explore the migration of the Swainson's hawk from the western border of Minnesota to the southern portion of South America.
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Animal Poetry -- Printing Practice

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this printing practice worksheet, students read a poem about a particular animal. Students copy the poem on the lines provided. Advanced cursive students could copy this using cursive handwriting. There are 13 poem worksheets available.
Interactive
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Cause and Effect II Pre Test

For Students 7th - 9th
In this cause and effect worksheet, students identify cause and effect in given situations.  Students also identify clue words that help them determine cause/effect relationships.
Interactive
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ESL "What?" Quiz-Animals

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this ESL quiz worksheet, students answer a set of "what" questions about animals that are described. Students may click on an answer button for immediate feedback.
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Functional Homes

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students observe and reflect on habitats built and used by various life forms. They discover the benefits of the "homes" to the creature and its life and apply the natural designs to human uses.
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Making Pronouns Agree with Antecedents

For Students 5th - 6th Standards
Practice makes perfect. Grammar masters choose the correct pronoun for each of eight sentences. After writing in the correct pronoun for each sentence, they add the antecedent and explain whether it is singular or plural.
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Wildlife Habitat

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain what a habitat is and describe its four elements. They see how an area's habitat suitability varies with different species of wildlife. They name factors that affect habitat suitability.
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guided reading lesson using BATS

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students answer questions, then after reading several bat books, students revisit the questions.
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Read Works: A Busy Bird

For Teachers K
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a boy named Carlos who watched a bird build a nest in his favorite tree. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.