Birds of Prey Classroom Activities- Dialogue for Kids (Idaho Public Television)

Birds of Prey April 20, 2004 Past Episodes

What is a Bird? What is a Raptor? Learn About Birds of Prey Threats to Birds of Prey Test Your Knowledge! Classroom Activities Links Facts	Classroom Activities DIALOGUE FOR KIDS: Birds of Prey and this companion Web site focuses on What Makes a Bird a Raptor, while also discussing basic characteristics of birds.
	Goals The students will understand the natural history of raptors and increase their knowledge of raptors and how they function. Learning Objectives The students will be able to: define raptor. explain who is thought to be the raptor relative. explain how raptors are different from other kinds of birds. describe raptor parts and explain their various functions and importance Key Vocabulary Words			RESERVE NOW!! Raptors In A Box A Bureau of Land Management traveling trunk designed to help teachers and students learn about Raptors. First Reserved, first served! Click here for more information!

	Classroom Activities: Wingbeats Curvy Beaks Wings: Shapes and Spans Can You Pass the Parts? Sharp Feet	Activity Solutions: Wingbeats Curvy Beaks Can You Pass the Parts? Sharp Feet	Quizzes: Feathers Beaks Talons Identify My Parts Raptors: Multiple Choice Fill In the Blank		Quiz Solutions: Feathers Beaks Talons Identify My Parts Raptors: Multiple Choice Fill In the Blank

	Many thanks to the Bureau of Land Management for their partnership and assistance with the Birds of Prey information! All of the information, activities, figures, and diagrams gathered for this site were compiled from the following: U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Lower Snake River District. 1998. Raptors In a Box Teacher Instruction Notebook. Boise, ID. U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Lower Snake River District. 1998. Raptors In a Box Traveling Trunk. Boise, ID. Photographic Images were provided by the Bureau of Land Management and other individuals as indicated.