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The Best Beak Ever

Of course, everyone knows that birds have beaks, but did you know that they are very different from one another? To explore the structure and function of bird beaks while discovering their specialized features that contribute to the birds’ survival, there is an assortment of ready-made resources to investigate, as well as ways to prepare your learners for this fascinating topic.

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Jul 1, 2022

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Of course, everyone knows that birds have beaks, but did you know that they are very different from one another?

To explore the structure and function of bird beaks while discovering their specialized features that contribute to the birds’ survival, there is an assortment of ready-made resources to investigate, as well as ways to prepare your learners for this fascinating topic.

This resource is comprised of:

  • Introduction
  • Science lesson ideas and activities
  • Recommended readings
  • Activities (Beak Adaptations, Look for Beaks, I'll Have What You're Having, What's On the Menu)
  • Extensions
  • Using field guides/other resources for IDing birds

Download the full PDF here.

This resource was created by Kate Reilly and Von Scully.

Written by:

barreladmin

Tags: Wildlife

July 1, 2022