Slow Motion Flights

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Learning Objectives (LOs): In this learning byte, we will watch slow motion videos of bird flight

Grade level: Middle school

Duration: 8 min

Key ideas: Observing flapping flight; Slow-motion video observation

Slow motion bird flights

Watch the videos of birds flying in slow motion.

Albatross

Bald Eagle

Tern

Sparrow

Hummingbird

Observation

What are the similarities and differences you notice in how birds fly?Write down your observations below.

Observation

How do you think birds fly?

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How to Cite: Sinha, R. (2026). Slow Motion Flights. Amazing Birds. https://amazing-birds.gitlab.io/

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