Birds and beaks
Outreach
Background
Animals have features that help them to survive in their environment. Damage to that environment affects the survival of those animals as it is not always possible for them to change where they live. A new environment may not provide their requirements.
Prior Knowledge
No prior knowledge necessary. This can be a pre-visit, post-visit or a stand alone activity.
Key Learning Question
How does the structure of a birds’ beak determine what they eat and how does this impact their survival?
Learning Intentions
In this program students will:
- Link the shape of a bird’s beak with its diet
- Understand that birds cannot change their beak if their food source is unavailable
Activities
Students will:
- Match six tools with six tasks such as cutting and breaking things apart
- Link the action of each of these tools with a specific bird’s beak
- Discuss the implications of the specificity of many birds beaks to their survival
Victorian Curriculum
Science - Biological sciences
- Living things have structural features and adaptations that help them to survive in their environment (VCSSU074)
- The growth and survival of living things are affected by the physical conditions of their environment (VCSSU075)
Learning Continuum
Ecolinc Learn Online is an online learning management system offering interactive online courses for students and teachers. These courses can be undertaken either as a pre-visit, post-visit or stand-alone. Students are encouraged to do the post-learning course after the Outreach program.
Outreach: