Bird Adaptation Resources by Millerton Lake State Recreation Area https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a Curated links and resources for teachers to help build on 'Birds of Prey at Millerton Lake' PORTS programs. en-us 2023-10-17 16:35:26 UTC 2025-05-15 17:20:30 UTC hello@padlet.com Bird Adaptation Library millertonlakesra https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2751155933 Project Beak is a great source to have students independently explore various adaptations found in birds, either as front-loading or further exploration post PORTS program. ]]> 2023-10-17 16:37:19 UTC https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2751155933 Conversation Starter millertonlakesra https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2751160745 Owl vs. Hawk from 'Phenomenon for NGSS'

Use video clip to start the discussion about adaptations in birds, with your students. 
]]> 2023-10-17 16:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2751160745 Bird Behavior and Adaptation Videos millertonlakesra https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2751166508
The Cornell Lab Bird Academy is a great source for videos that highlight bird adaptations; both physical and behavioral. ]]> 2023-10-17 16:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2751166508 BBC Earth: Owls' Silent Flight millertonlakesra https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2751184801 This video compares the sound of flight across a pigeon, falcon, and owl. Why is silent flight useful? How do owls achieve such silent flight? Pause at minute 2:05 for discussion. What is different between the birds? ]]> 2023-10-17 16:53:21 UTC https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2751184801 3-D Bald Eagle millertonlakesra https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2751192424 Zoom in, out, and spin all around! Students can get a close up look at this interactive 3 dimensional scan of a Bald Eagle! Use as inquiry tool to get students asking questions about its features. ]]> 2023-10-17 16:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2751192424 What makes a bird a Raptor? millertonlakesra https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2807852248 Short read on defining characteristics of Birds of Prey

]]> 2023-11-29 18:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2807852248 'Feathered Friends' Free Lessons from Cornell Lab millertonlakesra https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2807855711 2023-11-29 18:52:19 UTC https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2807855711 Bird Feeding Adaptations Video millertonlakesra https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2807862283 Informational video on how beaks are adapted to what birds eat

]]> 2023-11-29 18:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2807862283 What's that Beak for? millertonlakesra https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2834663251 Fun activity to explore the different functions of varying bird beaks.

]]> 2023-12-27 17:11:09 UTC https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2834663251 How do birds survive the winter? millertonlakesra https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2834675737 Advanced reading on survival strategies and adaptation of non-migrating birds.

]]> 2023-12-27 17:44:51 UTC https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2834675737 Ruby's Birds Book Reading millertonlakesra https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2835151078 Author Mya Thompson reads her book RUBY’S BIRDS, which celebrates birds and bird-watching.

]]> 2023-12-28 17:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2835151078 Adaptation and Survival Article millertonlakesra https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2835153855 National Geographic article on animal adaptation. Reading level adjustable by grade (newsELA).

]]> 2023-12-28 17:27:15 UTC https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2835153855 Skull Science Stories millertonlakesra https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2835154783 Advanced reading on skulls and their insights to evolution and adaptation.

]]> 2023-12-28 17:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2835154783 3D Skull Lab: California Academy of Science millertonlakesra https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2835155424 Zoom, spin, and glide around 3D scans of over 700 scientific specimens—including over 150 mammal, reptile, and bird skulls.

See what you can learn about the animals behind the scans: By comparing a variety of characteristics—from tusks to eye sockets—you’ll learn more about how these creatures protect themselves and interact with the world.

]]> 2023-12-28 17:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/2835155424 Lessons and Units by CA Education and the Environment Initiative millertonlakesra https://padlet.com/millertonlakesra/xjt0ccyrsxdcf14a/wish/3090818188 Explore these engaging resources (including visual aids, readings, activities, and maps) that are relevant and, if thoughtfully integrated, can help support lessons and units of study focused on California’s NGSS.

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