Educational Resources – American Emu Association

S.T.E.P. – Student Training and Education Program – Emu Project Record Book

The Emu Project Record Book is ideal for 4-H members, FFA members or anyone who has an emu and would like to keep a detailed record of their project. The record book was originally created as a part of the Texas Emu Association’s Student Training & Education Program (S.T.E.P.). This program is no longer active…

School Lesson Plan now available

“The School Lesson Plan – Emus” is a new online resource for teachers. This informative overview of emus and the products they provide starts with a review of the Ratite family that includes ostrich, emu, cassowary, rhea and kiwi. This slide show guides the viewer through the many unique qualities of the emu. After the…

What’s An Emu? – brochure

Print the pdf brochure – click here. I suppose you’re wondering… What’s an Emu? Emus are native to Australia. Emus are 5 to 6 feet tall and weigh 90-130 pounds with short, stubby wings but, they cannot fly. Emus are processed for their meat, fat, hides & feathers. Ratites are a group of mostly flightless…

About Emus… – brochure

Click here to print the pdf brochure Facts for the Teacher Emus have been in Australia fr over 80 million years. Emus are members of the ratite family of birds, along with ostrich, rhea, cassowary and kiwi. Ratites have flat breastbones and no wing muscles, do they cannot fly. Emu are cursorial. They have developed…

General Emu Fact Sheets

The following two printable general emu fact sheets provide a factual overview of the emu. Including anatomy, chicks, meat, eggs, feathers, leather, fat and oil. These sheets were created for teachers, but are relevant to anyone seeking more general information about emus. Facts for the Teacher, print the pdf brochure Facts for the Teacher about…

Children’s Songs

The following are some emu adapted songs to the tune of well known children’s songs. Click on any of the pages below to download and print the coloring page. Adobe Reader is required. Click here to download a free version. Do You See the Emu? Looking for an Emu

Coloring & Drawing Exercises and Games

The following are a number of coloring & drawing exercises and a few games that can both entertain and educate children about emus. Click on any of the pages below to download and print the coloring page. Adobe Reader is required. Click here to download a free version. Color The Emu Count the Ratites Differences…

Thank the Farmer

Here is a follow-up activity for your trip to the emu farm – saying thank you to the farmer for taking the time to host your group! Print the Egg-citing Thank You card.

Emu Recipe Bookmarks

Five recipies are printed on one side of the bookmarks with the related nutritional information on the reverse side. The include receipies are: Sweet ‘N Sour Emu Meatballs Emu Flank Steak with Gorgonzola and Walnut Stuffing Apple Stuffed Emu Flank Steak Creamy Emu Casserole Emu Pot Pie Emu Recipe Bookmarks (print pdf document)