Florida Birds: Who has the Best Beak?

In this lesson, students will recognize and explain ways an organism can be affected by genetics, environmental factors and relate how an organism can be in danger of extinction if it cannot adapt to its environment.

The teacher implements a variety of instructional components:

  • Students read two e! Science News articles (can read online if internet accessible or the teacher can make copies for class ahead of time) on bird adaptations.
  • Students then research a Florida coastal bird from a list provided in the lesson to create a "Vote for Me" poster. With this, students summarize their research and information gathered on a Florida coastal bird and try to convince their classmates that their bird's beak is the "best."
  • Students will engage in the Battle of the Beaks hands-on activity using everyday items to simulate different bird beaks.
  • Finally, students will write a response to "Who has the best beak?" using references from the science news articles, the poster presentations, and their research (website links in lesson)
Resource ID#: 40243 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Computer Media Player
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: adaptation, genetic factors, environmental factors, extinct, endangered species
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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