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In this activity, learners investigate different types of bird beaks using household items which mimic different beak examples. Participants will then learn how beaks are adapted to the type of foods a bird eats.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 4 - 8
- Activity, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Clothespin (grasping beak)
- Spoon (scooping beak)
- Chopsticks (probing beak)
- Craft-stick (shovel beak)
- Plastic fish, worms, and insects
- Beans
- Pasta (cooked or uncooked)
- Pie tin
- Small cup
- Data Sheet
- Pencil
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Animals
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Ecology
- Biodiversity
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Evolution
- Mechanisms of Evolution
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Diversity of Life
Informal Categories
- Animals
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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Access Rights:
- Free access