The Passenger Pigeon: From Billions to Zero
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The Passenger Pigeon: From Billions to Zero

This reading lesson can be used to accompany the New York State Museum exhibit or as a standalone activity; it includes a brief reading about the now extinct passenger pigeon, its history and the causes of its decline, and the societal impact of this extinction. The interactive lesson allows students to work in pairs exploring and summarizing text.

Name of Cultural Institution : 
New York State Museum
Lesson plans standards: 
  • CCLS for Literacy in Science
  • CCLS for Knowledge of Language:
  • CCLS for Writing 10; Informational Text: Literary Nonfiction. P.70
  • NYS ELA Speaking and Writing Standard
  • NYS ELA Living Environment Standard 4, Key Idea 7
Preferred citation of your lesson plans: 

Exhibit-related Educator Resources, New York State Museum. Web. Oct 2014.

URL to your lesson plans: 
Uncommon Passenger Pigeon Teacher Guide
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