Rahm’s Readers Teen Summer Challenge – Newsworthy Animal Challenges

Bald eagles are aerial predators that eat fish, small mammals and other species of birds. Their forward-facing eyes and sharp vision help them spot prey from far away. Photographers have developed a controversial invention to get these perfect predators ready for the perfect shot.

READ:

• Eagle photographers launch fish for the perfect picture

DISCOVER:

Besides their good sight and speed, what adaptations help eagles catch and eat their prey?

• Bald Eagles Hunting (video)
• Dozens of bald eagle pairs thriving in Tri-State (Video)
• Bald Eagle Adaptations (Website)

CREATE: Imagine what would happen if eagles had their eyes in their side instead of forward facing? Would that change what they eat? When you’re finished with your work, don’t forget to collect your badge for the 5th News Literacy Challenge at any Chicago Public Library branch. If you haven’t signed up yet, you can register at Teen Summer Challenge: Make Your Imprint.

Explore even more about bald eagles here at the library.

News Literacy Summer Learning Challenges 2014 are made possible by the Robert R. McCormick Foundation through the Chicago Public Library Foundation.