Students learn about bird feeding adaptations by using a variety of tools to simulate eating different foods.

Grade Level: 3-8; K-2
Time: 1 class period 30-45 minutes)
Subject: Science
Skills: Analysis, application, classification, comparison, generalization, observation, problem-solving

Learning Objectives
Students will be able to:
■ Describe five different types of bird beaks
■ Identify the most efficient tool to use with each type of food
■ Compare how different tools can function like different types of bird beaks
■ Explain how each type of beak is adapted to feed on specific foods