Challenge 4: Help a Bird Out!
© 2019 Region 4 Education Service Center101
1
grade grade
STEMulating Design Challenges in Science, Grades K–2
TEACHER GUIDE
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ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS (EDP)
Challenge 4: Help a Bird Out!
• Guide the research process. You may provide research materials (access to the Internet or experts, artifacts, books, and magazines) to teams or lead all students through the research process.
• Provide books and magazines with pictures for reference.
• Define vocabulary and model techniques for research and note-taking as you facilitate the research process.
• Allow students to observe and explore the materials available for nest building. Note: Do not give materials to teams at this time.
IMAGINE
SUGGESTED RESEARCH TOPICS:
• birds that are native to your area and their nesting habits
• bird nests (size, shape, and construction)
• how others have addressed this problem in the past
FACILITATION QUESTIONS:
• What materials are sturdy enough for a nest?
• What materials can a bird find in the wild?
• What kinds of things help a nest hold its shape?
• Will water collect in or drain out of the nest?
• How can you ensure the nest will stay together and keep eggs safe in a strong windstorm as well as protect eggs and baby birds from rain and wind?
© 2019 Region 4 Education Service Center101
1
grade grade
STEMulating Design Challenges in Science, Grades K–2
TEACHER GUIDE
|
ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS (EDP)
Challenge 4: Help a Bird Out!
• Guide the research process. You may provide research materials (access to the Internet or experts, artifacts, books, and magazines) to teams or lead all students through the research process.
• Provide books and magazines with pictures for reference.
• Define vocabulary and model techniques for research and note-taking as you facilitate the research process.
• Allow students to observe and explore the materials available for nest building. Note: Do not give materials to teams at this time.
IMAGINE
SUGGESTED RESEARCH TOPICS:
• birds that are native to your area and their nesting habits
• bird nests (size, shape, and construction)
• how others have addressed this problem in the past
FACILITATION QUESTIONS:
• What materials are sturdy enough for a nest?
• What materials can a bird find in the wild?
• What kinds of things help a nest hold its shape?
• Will water collect in or drain out of the nest?
• How can you ensure the nest will stay together and keep eggs safe in a strong windstorm as well as protect eggs and baby birds from rain and wind?
