Bring the fascinating world of the American crow into your classroom or home with this engaging mini unit! Perfect for grades 2–4, this resource combines science, literacy, and creativity to help students learn about one of nature’s most intelligent birds. (Inspired by Blacky the Crow from Thornton W. Burgess’s classic stories.)
 
Suggested Use:
Science units on animals or habitats
Literacy tie-ins with Blacky the Crow or other Thornton Burgess stories
Morning work, centers, or early finisher activities
Homeschool nature study
 
What's Included:
Reading & Writing
3-page fact sheet about American crows
Fun fact card
Fill-in-the-blank worksheet with answer key
2 pages of drawing/writing prompts
 
Science & Geography
Colorable map showing where crows live
Labeling the crow worksheet
Crow vs raven comparison
 
Art & Creativity
Drawing challenge page
Crow coloring page
Printable crow mask to color and wear
Colorable bookmarks
 
Extras
Word search with answer key
Full-color printable poster with quote
 
Why you'll love it:
Cross-curricular – integrates literacy, science, art, and geography
No prep required – just print and go
Flexible – great for classrooms, homeschool, centers, or sub plans
Engaging – variety of activities keeps students motivated and excited
Value-packed – over a dozen activities in one download
 
Packet Details:
Grade Level: 2–4
Format: PDF (instant download)
Pages: 16 pages of student worksheets; 3 pages of references
Subjects: Science, Literacy, Geography, Art, Critical Thinking