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How could you get more birds to visit a bird feeder?

How could you get more birds to visit a bird feeder?

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DISCUSS (1 of 4):

Do you think this bird would come to the feeder? Why or why not? Hint: Think about what the bird would like to eat.

American Goldfinch
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DISCUSS (2 of 4):

Do you think this bird would come to the feeder? Why or why not? Hint: Think about what the bird would like to eat.

Red-headed Woodpecker
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DISCUSS (3 of 4):

Do you think this bird would come to the feeder? Why or why not? Hint: Think about what the bird would like to eat.

Wood Duck
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DISCUSS (4 of 4):

Do you think this bird would come to the feeder? Why or why not? Hint: Think about what the bird would like to eat.

Hawk
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DISCUSS:

How do you think this feeder works to attract hummingbirds?

Bird Feeder
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TEACHERS — NEED A NATURAL STOPPING POINT?

Building a prototype bird feeder can take up to 30 more minutes if your class is enthusiastic.

If your time is limited, this is a natural stopping point. You can have students write their names on their worksheets and collect them. You can then build the prototype bird feeders and complete the worksheet during your next science class.

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species


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one specific kind of living thing
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binoculars


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a tool used to make distant objects look closer
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engineer


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a person who uses science to come up with solutions to problems
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design


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to make a plan for creating or doing something
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prototype


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a test or practice version of something, often used to come up with ideas for improved versions
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In this lesson, students investigate which kinds of birds are likely to visit a bird feeder based on what they eat. In the activity, Design a Bird Feeder, students first draw their own bird feeder design to attract a specific type of bird. Then they build a prototype of their bird feeder using available materials.

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Exploration

27 mins

Wrap-Up

3 mins

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