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1st Graders have learned that birds use their beaks as tools. The shape and size of a bird's beak correspond to its purpose. Depending on the bird, the purpose of its beak may be to obtain food (seeds, vegetation, animals), hold food, tear food, sift out water, get at insects within wood, grasp an animal or a fish, carry and build things (twigs and mud to nests) and to protect itself.
This week we spent time exploring different ‘beaks’ in a series of ‘beak challenges.’ For each challenge, 1st graders used 3 different tools to mimic the function of similar bird beaks - pliers, tweezers, and pasta servers. 1st Graders got hands-on experiences to understand how different forms of a beak are specialized for different functions. These challenges also reinforced the work we have done with adjectives and verbs to describe birds and their actions.
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Our first challenge was to find the best tool/beak for crushing seeds. Students took turns using each ‘beak’ (plier, tweezer, and pasta server) to find which ‘beak’ was best for crushing seeds.
Our first challenge was to find the best tool/beak for crushing seeds. Students took turns using each ‘beak’ (plier, tweezer, and pasta server) to find which ‘beak’ was best for crushing seeds.
Our second challenge was to find the best tool/beak for scooping ‘fish.’ 1st Graders were given the same tools/beaks to use to scoop ‘fish’ (marbles and pom poms) from a bowl of water.
Our second challenge was to find the best tool/beak for scooping ‘fish.’ 1st Graders were given the same tools/beaks to use to scoop ‘fish’ (marbles and pom poms) from a bowl of water.
Our third challenge was to find the best tool/beak for digging ‘worms.’ With the same tools/beaks, 1st Graders had to dig ‘worms’ (gummy worms) from containers of dirt.
Our third challenge was to find the best tool/beak for digging ‘worms.’ With the same tools/beaks, 1st Graders had to dig ‘worms’ (gummy worms) from containers of dirt.
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