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WARD’S Investigating Bird Beak Adaptations Lab Activity |
Hands-On Simulation of Structure versus Function |
Much like Darwin’s research with finches, this activity demonstrates that birds have adapted specific physical structures in relation to their food supply. Students will first predict how well different “beaks” will work and then they will use various tools to simulate the effectiveness of different shaped bird beaks in obtaining food from four different environments. The kit includes enough materials for eight setups, a teacher’s guide, and student copymaster.
Materials Included
•4 Disposable pipets
•3 Aluminum pans
•6 Forceps
•4 Dip nets
•4 Pliers
•1 Bag, sunflower seeds
•4 Bags, corks
•12 Pipe cleaners
•1 Bag, potting soil
•1 Stopwatch
Materials Needed But Not Provided
•Graduated cylinder
•4 cups or vials
Time Requirement
•Day 1: 30 minutes
•Day 2: 45 minutes
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