STEM Thursday, Schanen Elementary, November 17th, 2015
Presenters: Ms. Price, Ms. Scherer, Dr. Smee, Ms. Ybarra
Feed the Birds Lesson Plan
Engage
-
Why have scientists been so interested in the Galapagos Islands?
-
What is unique about the woodpecker that has allowed it to survive?
Explore
Feed the Birds Data Collection Chart
-
Time to Eat!
Explain
Let’s Share our Findings!
-
According to the data, what type of food does each beak pick up the best?
-
Which beak was able to pick up more than one type of food?
-
Why would it be useful for a bird to be able to pick up more than one type of food?
Elaborate
Bird Beaks and Their Uses Powerpoint
Evaluate
Time to Match Birds with their Food
Evaluating Bird Beaks
Evaluating Bird Beaks Answers
Bird Pictures
Adaptation Games
Beak Matches
Build a Bird