Bird Nests Lab

Bird Nests Lab

To Start:

Directions:

1. Place the bird nest collection on your desk.
2. Make sure you have your spiral and a pencil.

Observations:
Directions:

1. Write your name and date in top right corner.
2. Write the title centered on the top line.
3. Draw a diagram of one of the bird's nests.
4. Label the parts. 
5. Try to identify the type of bird who may have made this nest using these sites:

• http://birding.about.com/od/birdhouses/a/Bird-Nest-Identification.htm
• http://thebirdersreport.com/egg-and-nest-identification
• http://www.sialis.org/nests.htm

Repeat the directions for each nest.

Reflections:

Directions:  Now, respond to these prompts IN DEPTH. Please use details. Refrain from using the words IT, THEY, GOES, VERY, STUFF, etc.  Each answer should have at least two detailed sentences. 

1. How are the nests similar?
2. How are the nests different?
3. Which nest would you want to live in if you were a bird. Explain your reasoning.