Anatomy of a Duck: Interactive Worksheet for 15-Year-Old Students

Instructions

Complete the following activities to learn about the anatomy of a duck.

Duck Anatomy Diagram

Label the following parts of the duck:

External Parts:

1. Beak:
   
2. Eye:
   
3. Head:
   
4. Neck:
   
5. Wing:
   
6. Feather:
   
7. Tail:
   
8. Webbed Foot:
   

Internal Parts:

1. Heart:
   
2. Lungs:
   
3. Liver:
   
4. Stomach:
   
5. Intestines:
   
6. Rectum:
   
7. Cloaca:
   

Functions of Duck Anatomy

Explain the function of each of the following parts:

1. Beak:

2. Webbed Foot:

3. Feathers:

4. Gizzard:

Labeling Activity

Write the correct number next to each of the following duck parts:

Beak: _____
Eye: _____
Wing: _____
Tail: _____
Webbed Foot: _____
Feather: _____
Neck: _____
Head: _____

Short Answer Questions

1. What are some unique features of a duck's feet that help it swim?

2. How do feathers help a duck survive?

Long Answer Question

Explain the importance of each major anatomical feature in a duck for its survival and reproduction. Be sure to include both external and internal parts.