Bird Beaks

This lesson focuses on bird beaks, exploring the relationship between a bird's beak and its ability to find food and survive in a given environment.
Resource ID#: 23321 Type: Teaching Idea
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 4, 5
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, LCD Projector
Keywords: bird, beaks, adaptations, environments, survival
Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea,  Worksheet, 
Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1)
Resource Collection: iCPALMS

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Lesson Plan

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Teaching Idea

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