Lab Materials
This is the prep for one section of 24 students.
One week in advance fill three separate bird feeders, one with black oil seeds, one with sunflower seeds, and one with safflower seeds. Place the bird feeders in the same tree in close proximity to one another. Leave feeders until experiment begins.
Bird Observation
Students will do this part in table teams (groups of 4).
| Materials | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| metal clipboards | 1 per pair of students | |
| binoculars | 1 per pair of students | |
| bird book or identification key for local birds | 1 per pair of students | |
| Black oil, sunflower, and safflower seed samples in Petri dishes | 1 sample of each seed type per table |
Statistical Analysis
Students will do this part in table teams (groups of 4).
| Materials | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| calculators | 1 per pair of students |