Sea & Shorebirds: a wildlife unit for the coast!

Description

Why Choose Wild Earth Lab?

Drawing on my environmental science background, I create accurate, engaging resources that make teaching easier. Original, thoughtfully designed visuals and hands-on activities help bring the real experience of being a scientist into your classroom.

Age Range

Designed with flexibility in mind, these materials can be adapted for learners from mid-elementary school and up, making them suitable for mixed-age groups.

What’s Included?

(63 PDF pages total)

• PART 1a: INTRO TO SEABIRDS AND SHOREBIRDS:
  • • Introductory reading and brainstorm activity
    • Key vocabulary list
    • Posters (2)
    • Three-part flashcards of common sea and shorebirds
    • Information cards for common bird groups
    • Flashcard sorting activities (e.g., compare/contrast)
• PART 1b: HABITAT:
  • • Habitat diagram
    • Unlabeled habitat diagram for practice
    • Habitat vocabulary list
• PART 2: LIFE CYCLE &ANATOMY:
  • • Tern life cycle diagram
    • Plover life cycle diagram
    • Blank life cycle diagrams and cut-out picture/word tiles for practice
    • Bird anatomy diagram (puffin)
    • Unlabeled anatomy diagram for practice + word bank
• PART 3: ADAPTATIONS:
  • • Feeding method diagrams (2)
    • Unlabeled feeding diagrams for practice
    • Feeding vocabulary
    • Adaptations notesheet
    • Beak poster
    • Wings poster
    • Adaptations task cards
    • Task cards instructor guide
    • Task cards answers worksheet
• PART 4: ACTIVITIES:
  • • Bird watching worksheets
    • Bird species research project
    • Word search
• Instructor materials: directions and answer key
• Access to additional online materials: background information and more ways to expand on this topic.

Bundle & Save

This unit is also included in my Bird Bundle

Good to Know

• Single-classroom use: Materials are for personal and single-classroom use only and may not be shared or distributed. Contact me about multiple licenses for schools or organizations.
• Digital product: This is an instant PDF download, designed for printing on standard 8.5 × 11-inch paper. Due to the nature of digital products, purchases are non-refundable.
• Adult supervision: Activities should be completed with appropriate adult supervision.
• Terms & Conditions: See the full terms & conditions.