Hungry Birds

Nests are being built and new chicks make for busy birds out there looking for food. But what kind of food do each species of birds need? If you are teaching evolution in Year 6 then it is sometimes tricky to find some practical investigations. Darwin Finches is an excellent way to bring some pattern seeking into the classroom and help children see how birds have adapted their diets to match their environments food production.

Visit this site to find some resources to support your lesson: Battle of the Beaks https://www.linnean.org/learning/primary