Encourage students to read what Benjamin Franklin had to say about the national seal of the United States of America on the The Thanksgiving Turkey Web page . Ask students to explain Franklin's reasoning about the appropriateness of the turkey over the bald eagle. Read about the proper handling and cooking of turkey at Turkey FAQ . Prepare a presentation or create a brochure about handling and storing food safely for parents and teachers. Students can read about a visit to a turkey farm to find out why many turkeys are raised indoors instead of out.
Students can present the plan, including graphs and visuals to other class members.
They can compare habitat needs in that area with those in other areas of the United States. The following sites contain information about forest management and turkey conservation efforts in various parts of the country. This Web site describes the successful return of wild turkeys to New York State. Wild Turkey Three basic habitats required for wild turkeys in Maryland are described in this site. The site contains background music too.