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Peregrine Falcons

Provided by: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection|Published on: May 22, 2024

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Synopsis

This coloring page and activity sheet gives information about the top speed of peregrine falcons, the areas they inhabit in Connecticut, and the formerly used pesticide that almost caused their extinction.
Students will learn that peregrine falcons are the fastest animal on Earth, they can live in various high-altitude areas, and they are skilled hunters.

Subjects: Science, Visual and Performing Arts

Authors: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, Connecticut

Languages: English

Positives

This resource includes an excellent illustration of a peregrine falcon capturing its prey.
This digital text compares the top speed of peregrine falcons to other animals that live in Connecticut.

Additional Prerequisites

It may be helpful if students know what pesticides are and how they affect the environment.
It may be beneficial if students know the stages of a bird's life cycle.

Differentiation

Teachers can use this text as a conceptual introduction to the history of DDT and how humans can affect nature.
At the beginning of class, teachers can ask their students about peregrine falcons in order to assess prior knowledge.
This text can enhance a classroom discussion where students consider their own experiences with peregrine falcons and other birds of prey.
This text can support a classroom discussion about all the animals that were negatively affected by DDT.

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