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In order to examine the random nature of mutations and natural selection, learners "breed" clutches of Egyptian Origami Birds (Avis papyrus) using random number generators (dice and coins) to mutate s

$5 - $10 per group Ages 14 - 18 2 to 4 hours
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In this classic activity, learners investigate natural selection by becoming birds foraging for food on an island.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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This is an outdoor activity designed to demonstrate evolution of feeding behavior in flocking, schooling or herding animals that maximizes allocation of food resources and enhances survival.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 14 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, leaners will observe the process of natural selection on a population of birds called 'Springbeaks' over four seasons of breeding on an isolated environment called 'Clippy Island.' L

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - adult 45 to 60 minutes
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In this simulation, learners become birds different beak types. Learners use various tools to represent beaks to pick up seeds and place them in a petri dish.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 14 - 18 1 to 2 hours