Spring is the perfect time to explore nature! This STEM activity teaches students about birds’ natural habitats and how they’re constructed.
Materials:
- Yarn or string
- Small twigs, feathers, bits of paper, string, leaves, grass, etc.
- Newspaper
- Scissors
- Fake eggs (optional)
Instructions:
- To get started, take a look at sample bird's nests for observation. Venture outside or look online to find a few examples.
- Think like a bird! Take students on a walking field trip to collect small twigs, feathers, bits of paper, string, leaves, etc. for their nests. Ask students what materials are needed to build a stable, durable nest.
- Lay out materials on pieces of newspaper and allow students to construct their nests. Remind them that their nest doesn’t need to be perfect, but they should focus on durability.
- Once finished, have students place fake eggs in their nests for decoration. Alternatively, take the nests outside and place them in bushes and trees. Check occasionally to see if a bird has inhabited any of the nests.