Flocking for Food
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- Original Source:Lawrence Hall of Science
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Description
In this outdoor beach activity, learners use a variety of "beaks" (such as trowels, spoons or sticks) to hunt for organisms that shore birds might eat. Each learner receives a “beak” and a “stomach.” After searching for food, the “birds” gather to examine the contents of their stomachs. The activity closes with the learners trying to discover how real shorebirds find their food. This activity not only gets learners thinking about adaptations for survival but provides a chance to observe bird behavior.
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Topics and Grades
Grade: TK/K to 9
Topics: Classification, History-Social Science, Earth & Space Science, Structure and Function in Living Things, Ecology & Ecosystems, Earth's Resources, Evolution and Adaptation, Life Sciences, Mathematics
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Resource Type/Classification:
- Teacher Materials
Tool for: Students