Engineer a Bird Beak

In this hands-on and web interactive activity, students will design a bird beak in order to simultaneously explore simple machines and the specific uses of various beak shapes. Through a hands-on design challenge, students will understand the connection between animal adaptation and mechanical engineering and how nature informs technological advances.

Resource ID#: 55480 Type: Teaching Idea

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Direct Link: https://www.curiositymachine.org/challenges/4/

General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 4

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Computer Media Player

Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)

Keywords: adaptation, bird, simple machine

Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea, Project, Video/Audio/Animation,

Instructional Design Framework(s): Guided Inquiry (Level 3)

Resource Collection: Curiosity Machine

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