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Battle of the Beaks

Grade Level(s):

  • 6-8

Source:

  • UC Museum of Paleontology

Resource type:

  • Classroom activity

Time: Two class periods.

Overview

Students learn about adaptive advantage, based on beak function, by simulating birds competing for various foods.

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  • [Evidence of evolution: Grades 6-8] There is a fit between organisms and their environments, though not always a perfect fit. (LS4.C)
  • [Mechanisms of evolution: Grades 6-8] Organisms with similar requirements may compete with one another for limited resources.
  • Disciplinary Core Idea LS4.C: Adaptation
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