Animal Adaptations
Think Wild

Grade:  K-12th
Length:  1 hour
Location:  Think Wild campus or your school
Cost:  $100-200, depending on class size; Scholarships are available
NGSS Standards: LS1
Learn more and sign-up here:  https://www.thinkwildco.org/support-us/education-programs/elementary-school-education-programs/

Activity Options (K-5th grades):

• Owl Pellet Dissection – Discover unique raptor adaptations by dissecting owl pellets and piecing together prey skeletons
• Bird Beaks – Test different specialized “bird beaks” in food gathering challenges to compare and contrast effectiveness in different foraging scenarios
• Feather Study – Observe and compare bird feathers and hypothesize their use and importance
• Squirrel & Nut Game – Experience resource competition dynamics though an interactive foraging game
• Wildlife Charades – Study and mimic specialized animal adaptations in this fun traditional game!
• Create Your Own Wild Animal – Create a new Central Oregon wildlife species and brainstorm what adaptations it will need to survive in its environment

Activity Options (6th-12th grades):

• Owl Pellet Dissection – Discover unique raptor adaptations by dissecting owl pellets and piecing together prey skeletons
• Adaptation Study – Choose a Central Oregon wildlife species to study and assess evolved structures and associated functions
• Bird Beaks – Test different specialized “bird beaks” in food gathering challenges to compare and contrast effectiveness in different foraging scenarios
• Local Conservation Issues in Wildlife Management – Participate in guided research exploring conservation issues in wildlife management and conservation