Feathered Friends

Rhode Island is home to some amazing birds! With the materials in this kit, you’ll be able to connect your students to the diversity of birds in their own backyards, bird conservation in Rhode Island, and how they can help.

What’s included in this kit?

• Information about Rhode Island’s birds
• Information on bird conservation history and current work in Rhode Island
• Resources on how to help birds at home or at school
• Sample lesson plans
• PowerPoints
• Photos and videos
• Show and tell items
• Fun bird-related activities

Check out our Feathered Friends playlist on YouTube!

Lesson 1

Lesson Plan 1

Lesson 1: Bird Conservation History

Lesson 1 Powerpoint

Activities

• Create Your Own Duck Stamp

Lesson 2

Lesson Plan 2

Lesson 2: Bird Adaptations & Niches

Lesson 2 Presentation

Activities

• Create Your Own Bird Atlas
• Sample Birding Data Sheet
• Bird Beak Buffet (Modified from Project WILD)
• Bird Beak Buffet Cards
• Bird Beak Detectives
• Bird Beak Detectives (printable skull visuals)
• Bird Beak Detectives Answer Key

Lesson 3

Lesson Plan 3

Lesson 3: How Can I Help Birds?

Lesson 3 Presentation

Activities

• Migration Madness

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our staff are happy to help provide any support you need! Email mary.gannon@dem.ri.gov.