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In this activity (on pages 18-29) learners explore the impact of the March 24, 1989 oil spill in Alaska caused by the Exxon Valdez tanker.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners investigate different types of bird beaks using household items which mimic different beak examples.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 8 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners are challenged to design, build and test a birdhouse that will stay cool in the sun.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners will explore how different bird beaks work and discover what birds can eat based on their beak shape.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 8 10 to 30 minutes
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Birds' beaks are designed to allow birds to get the most of whatever food they need. In this activity, learners get an idea of how different beak shapes suit different food sources.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 11 45 to 60 minutes
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In this outdoor activity, learners construct bird feeders and set them up at to investigate bird behavior for one or two weeks. Multiple feeder designs are suggested.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 6 - 14 1 to 4 weeks
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In this outdoor activity, learners build bird nests and place them in the activity area, then play the role of naturalists as they try to locate each other's nests.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 11 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners of all ages will design a functional bird feeder using familiar, every day materials.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners build a bird feeder or feeders to attract birds for observation.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this experiment, learners examine the way oil affects bird feathers and test different cleanup methods to find out which works best.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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This activity (on page 3 of the PDF under GPS: Cactus Activity) is a full inquiry investigation into how some desert birds keep their cool.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 7 days
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In this interactive game, learners will test their memory of animal and insect sounds. Flip over cards, listen to the sound, and try to find the ones that match.

free Ages 4 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners build a cuica or chirping bird using straw, string, and a bottle cap. Use this activity to explore the interplay of motion and sound.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners will explore nature by creating food for birds. Learners will develop fine motor skills and engage in nature observation through this activity.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 4 - 14 30 to 45 minutes