A hummingbird isn't the only bird with a unique beak. After a discussion about the specific characteristics of bird beaks, pupils complete a station rotation and use different tools to simulate the function of different beaks. They decide on the beak that is most suited for the type of food at each station and then relate their findings to the bird the model represents.

Concepts

birds, beaks, bird beaks, animal attributes, animal adaptations

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use as an in-depth look at animal adaptations
• Have pupils complete a sorting activity that matches bird beaks to types of food

Classroom Considerations

• Allow time to prepare materials in advance of the activity

Pros

• Includes important background information
• Emphasizes key scientific vocabulary

Cons

• None