1. Bird, Beak, and Feet lab 9-20-17
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2. The genus name of the rose Ryan is looking for is Rosa
The genus name of the rose Ryan is looking for is Rosa. Its specific name is alba. What will it say on the tag identifying the plant?
Alba Rose
Rose Ryan
Alba rosa
Rosa alba

3. 2.

4. 3. According to the dichotomous key, which fish is pictured?
smallmouth bass
lantern fish
yellow perch
goby

5. Where does the scientific name come from?
Domain and kingdom
Genus and species
Family and class
Phylum and order

6. 5. The habitat of a moth species included trees with both light and dark colored bark. Therefore the moth species included both light and dark colored variants.
Then the light-colored trees were wiped out by a disease, and within a few years nearly all the moths in this forest were dark colored
Which of the following choices BEST explains what happened?
a. The dark moths were less visible to predators, so mostly light moths were eaten.
b. The few light moths that survived did not mate, and therefore they had no offspring.
c. The light moths that survived all had dark offspring in order to adapt to the change.
d. The light moths changed their wing pigments to darker colors to avoid being eaten.

7. 6. Variation happens as a result of the exchange of genetic information as it is passed from
parent to offspring.
Which of the following is true about inherited variation?
a. Variation can influence the amount of available food in an ecosystem
b. Variation can influence the amount of rainfall in an ecosystem
c. Variation can influence whether organisms are more likely to survive to reproduce.
d. Variation can influence the resources that are available to an organism.

8. 7. Engineers designed a new construction material
7. Engineers designed a new construction material. When a strong enough force is applied to this material, the material turns red. This change in color is intended to warn people that the material has reached a breaking point.
Which situation would best show that the new material provides a benefit?
a. When used in a bridge, the material remains for a long time without changing color.
b. When used in a building, the material changes colors in different levels of light.
c. In a laboratory test, the material fails to change color.
d. At a construction site, the color change allows workers to move to a safe area.

9. Bird Beaks

10. The genus name of the rose Ryan is looking for is Rosa
The genus name of the rose Ryan is looking for is Rosa. Its specific name is alba. What will it say on the tag identifying the plant?
Alba Rose
Rose Ryan
Alba rosa
Rosa alba

11. 2.

12. 3. According to the dichotomous key, which fish is pictured?
smallmouth bass
lantern fish
yellow perch
goby

13. Where does the scientific name come from?
Domain and kingdom
Genus and species
Family and class
Phylum and order

14. 5. The habitat of a moth species included trees with both light and dark colored bark. Therefore the moth species included both light and dark colored variants.
Then the light-colored trees were wiped out by a disease, and within a few years nearly all the moths in this forest were dark colored
Which of the following choices BEST explains what happened?
a. The dark moths were less visible to predators, so mostly light moths were eaten.
b. The few light moths that survived did not mate, and therefore they had no offspring.
c. The light moths that survived all had dark offspring in order to adapt to the change.
d. The light moths changed their wing pigments to darker colors to avoid being eaten.

15. 6. Variation happens as a result of the exchange of genetic information as it is passed from parent to offspring.
Which of the following is true about inherited variation?
a. Variation can influence the amount of available food in an ecosystem
b. Variation can influence the amount of rainfall in an ecosystem
c. Variation can influence whether organisms are more likely to survive to reproduce.
d. Variation can influence the resources that are available to an organism.

16. 7. Engineers designed a new construction material
7. Engineers designed a new construction material. When a strong enough force is applied to this material, the material turns red. This change in color is intended to warn people that the material has reached a breaking point.
Which situation would best show that the new material provides a benefit?
a. When used in a bridge, the material remains for a long time without changing color.
b. When used in a building, the material changes colors in different levels of light.
c. In a laboratory test, the material fails to change color.
d. At a construction site, the color change allows workers to move to a safe area.

17. I can…
Predict the change in adaptation for a population. Explain the purpose of an adaptation (which beak picks up food better?). I can predict the most appropriate adaptation for an environment (which beak works better?). TOC # 22. Bird Beak Activity Word Wall Quiz Thursday!!!

18. Variation in Populations
The Galapagos Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean about 600 miles west of Ecuador (see picture below).
At some point in the past, a small population of Finches (birds) were blown from South American to these islands.
Each island has a slightly different ecosystem, and these finches adapted accordingly. This lead to significant variation in the shapes and sizes of their beaks.
South American Finch

19. Variation in Populations
Over time the finches developed different beak shapes and sizes in order to eat the local food (structural adaptations).
Food Source
Only Bugs
Food Source
Nuts & Bugs
Food Source
Only Nuts
narrow-pointed beak for eating insects
Moderately wide beak with a sharp point for cracking nuts and eating insects
Very wide beak for only eating nuts

20. Activity
Let’s see how beak variations in a population of birds enables individuals to adapt to a specific environment.
For this activity we will simulate the food with these 4 items
A bird species is brought to an island with just 4 food sources.
Worms
Bugs
Toothpicks
Pennies
Remember to take turns!
Seeds
Fruit
Beans
Marbles

21. Activity
The genetic diversity resulting from sexual reproduction and/or mutations has led to four different beak types.
For this activity we will simulate the beaks with these 4 items
Large/wide Beak
Medium Beak
Plastic Spoons
Clothespins
Remember to take turns!
Small Beak
Large/thin beak
Small Popsicle Sticks
Large Popsicle Sticks

22. Activity
At your groups, you will be given simulated bird beaks and bird food.
You will have only 30 seconds each to eat your food.
You will record your data using info from these 2 tables.
Food Names
Represented by
Calories
Worms
toothpicks 10
Bugs
Pennies 15
Seeds
Beans
Fruit
Marbles 20
Beak Type
To Survive
To Reproduce
Large/wide beak (spoons) 60
100
Medium Beak (clothespins)
Small Beak (small popsicle sticks)
Large/thin beak (large popsicle sticks)

23. One at a time, conduct timed trials (30 seconds each) with each beak type. Fill in the chart with your data.
Large/wide Beak
Large/Wide Beak
(spoons)
Food Names
Amount
Eaten
Calories
Consumed
Survive
(Yes or No)
Reproduce
Worms (toothpicks)
Bugs (Pennies)
Seeds (Beans)
Fruit (Marbles)

24. One at a time, conduct timed trials (30 seconds each) with each beak type. Fill in the chart with your data.
Medium Beak
Medium Beak
(clothespins)
Food Names
Amount
Eaten
Calories
Consumed
Survive
(Yes or No)
Reproduce
Worms (toothpicks)
Bugs (Pennies)
Seeds (Beans)
Fruit (Marbles)

25. (small popsicle sticks)
One at a time, conduct timed trials (30 seconds each) with each beak type. Fill in the chart with your data.
Small Beak
Small Beak
(small popsicle sticks)
Food Names
Amount
Eaten
Calories
Consumed
Survive
(Yes or No)
Reproduce
Worms (toothpicks)
Bugs (Pennies)
Seeds (Beans)
Fruit (Marbles)

26. (large popsicle sticks)
One at a time, conduct timed trials (30 seconds each) with each beak type. Fill in the chart with your data.
Large/thin beak
Large/thin Beak
(large popsicle sticks)
Food Names
Amount
Eaten
Calories
Consumed
Survive
(Yes or No)
Reproduce
Worms (toothpicks)
Bugs (Pennies)
Seeds (Beans)
Fruit (Marbles)

27. Variation in Populations
SPI
Variation in Populations
Essential Question
What is the connection between genetic variations
within a population, environmental conditions, and the
survival rate of the sub-groups within that population?
Real World Issue
What if two bird species occupy the same ecosystem competing for a limited food source, but one of these species is much better adapted than the other bird species?
Closure Question
How does the type of food available within a habitat affect
the traits of the animals that live there?

28. 23. Bird Beaks and Feet Introduction: A bird's beak and feet can tell us much about their habitat and lifestyle. Most birds are even classified according to structural similarities between their beaks and feet. In this exercise, you will look at pictures of birds and make inferences about their lifestyles.
I can list 3 types of adaptations.

29. Examine the images of birds and write your inference about what the bird eats, and where it lives.
I can list 3 types of adaptations.

30. I can list 3 types of adaptations.

31. Analysis
1. What features of a hummingbird make it adapted for its style of feeding? 2. Imagine an ideal flying predator. What type of beak and feet would it have? 3. Different birds may have similar beaks and diets. Loons, herons, and kingfishers, for instance, all have long sharp pointed beaks for spearing fish. Their feet, however, are quite different. Describe how the loon, heron, and kingfisher differ in the method by which they hunt for fish (using their feet to help you answer) 4. Owls have large eyes that enable it to see well at night. Both the hawk and the owl hunt similar things: small rodents or snakes. How do the hawk and the owl avoid competing with each other? 5. Birds that live on the prairie have short but muscular legs (like the pheasant). Prairies are large grasslands that have few numbers of trees. What do you think the legs of a pheasant are adapted for?
I can list 3 types of adaptations.