We are excited to announce the launch of the development of Module 13, which will be highlighting various bird species in the urban context. Funded by a Grant from the Gottlieb Native Garden (GNG), this Module will enable students to learn about and explore birds that live in or migrate through Southern California, including hummingbirds, osprey (and other Raptors), crows (and other Corvids), as well as bird topics such as natural and anthropogenic threats to the survival of birds, birds as bio indicators of ecosystem health, bird biodiversity, and bird classification, among others. Lesson 1 will be dedicated to Hummingbird Ecology.
We also offer Live Bird Cams on our CURes YouTube channel! These are the first of their kind on the LMU campus, making them groundbreaking for research and education.
Module Resources
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Curriculum Support Materials
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Reference Materials
Hummingbirds
- Hummingbird Fun Fact Cards
- Hummingbird Fun Facts
- Hummingbird Resource for Teachers
- Hummingbirds 101 Card
- Hummingbird Informational Pamphlet
- Hummingbird Poster 2016
- 2018 Student Hummingbird Poster
- Allen's Hummingbird
- Allen's vs. Anna's
Feeder Birds
- Feeder Watch Tally Sheet
- Project Feeder Watch - Mini Poster
- Cookie Cutter Bird Seed Feeders
- Winter Bird Feeding
General Bird Materials
- Alphabetical Bird Checklist
- Cornell Bird Curriculum
- Cornell What Makes a Bird a Bird Curriculum
- Cornell Investigating Evidence Curriculum
- 2018 Bird Sleuth Investigator
- eBird Essentials for Educators
- LA Christmas Bird Count Checklist
- Urban LA Birds - Part 1
- Bird Resources for Educators
- Wild Birds Unlimited Picture ID Card
- Audubon Campus Handbook
- Alphabetical Bird Checklist - CA
- Birds - Masters of Flight
- Bird Coloring Pages & Facts
- A Field Guide for Hawks Seen in the North East
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Reading Materials
Aquatic & Pelagic Birds
Birds - General
- Birdwatching for Peace of Mind & Better Health
- How to Identify a Bird in 5 Steps
- How Walking in the Woods Benefits Your Health
- Kids Who Spend Time in Nature Become Happier Adults
- The Story of Baby Birds
- Strange Birds
Corvids
- The Dark Side of Light - Lessons from a Crow
- Investigation of Non-Lethal Electric Shock on Crows as Predator Aversion Treatment
- The Secret Life of Urban Crows
- Crows May Be Able to Make Analogies
Hummingbirds
- The Hummingbird as Warrior - the Evolution of a Fierce and Furious Beak
- Feeder Resource Removal Rate
- Hummingbird 101 Index Card
- Fall Gems - Hummingbird Feeder Tips
Migration
- Birds & American Airspace
- Migration & Navigation in Birds
- Migration - Nature Conservancy
- Preparing to Migrate - Expression of Molecules and Growth Factors in Skeletal Muscles
- Migratory Avifauna Survival - Weather Radar
- Understanding Variation in Migratory Movements
Osprey
Raptors
Songbirds
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Additional Presentations
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Lesson 1: Hummingbird Ecology
- Lesson Plan - M13_L1
- Hummingbird Pictures for Picture Walk
- Back Cornell Two-Column Chart - Note Taking - Hummingbird Video
- Sample Two-Column Notes - Hummingbird Video
- Hummingbird Feeder Set-up and Care
Research Investigation Materials
- Sample Research Questions and Hypotheses
- Hummingbird Feeder Research Investigation Notes
- Field Safety Guidelines
- Grading Rubric - Hummingbird Research Investigation
- Cornell Hummingbird Poster
- Anna's and Allen's Pictures Size Comparison
- Screen Capture Live Hummingbird Feeder Cams
- Sample Hummingbird Feeder Resource Depletion Investigation
Data Collection Sheets
- Optional Data Collection Sheet
- On-Site Hummingbird Data Collection Form
- Web Cam Feeders Data Collection Sheet
Videos
Reading Materials
- The Hummingbird as Warrior - the Evolution of a Fierce and Furious Beak
- Hummingbird Fun Facts
- Hummingbird Fun Fact Cards
- Hummingbirds 101 Card
- Hummingbird Brochure
- Allen's vs. Anna's
- Allen's Hummingbird
- Comparison Chart for SoCal Hummingbird Species
- Fall Gems - Hummingbird Feeder Tips
Sample Student Posters
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Lesson 4: Corvids
Research Investigation Materials
Videos or Video Links