A Nest Above The Rest

Lesson Plans

Friday, October 25th, 2024

Lesson Overview:

 Students will need to design and print 3D bird nests, in order to be placed into different locations in both the Tree Project and Worton Park. Eggs will be molded from various malleable materials and placed into the nests.  Students are asked to observe the nests over periods of specified time in both the fall and spring to report and analyze signs of predation.

Lesson Scenario:

 After completing a native bird population survey in the Tree Project of KCHS and grounds at Worton Park, the Department of Natural Resources staff are concerned about declining populations of certain native bird species. The DNR would like to investigate possible causes of the decline including human impact, climate change, and predation in the area. In order to study the impact of predation on bird populations, they have asked for a study to be conducted which will investigate the types and methods of predation in the area.

Lesson or Unit Objectives:

 Students will be able to:

    • Understand the ecological relationship between predator and prey.
    • Understand the role that environment, habitat, geographical features, and urbanization
    • Play in ecological relationships.
    • Understand biological structures in predators.
    • Gain experience in CAD and 3D printing.
    • Utilize place-based learning to understand their role in ecological relationships.
    • Report findings to a wider audience.
    • Gain practical knowledge in data collection and analysis.

Age Level or Subject:

      • Grade 9-12, Natural Resources and Ecology, STEM, Biology

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