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Evolutionstechnik or Selection and Variation in the Egyptian Origami Bird (Avis papyrus)
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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

Feeding Facilitation: A Lesson in Evolution and Sociobiology
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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.

Designer Seeds
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In this activity, learners will examine a variety of seeds, describe them, and determine how they are dispersed.

Not Just A Bag Of Beans
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In this activity, learners count and measure kidney beans to explore natural selection and variation. Learners measure the length of 50-100 beans.

Mapping the Homunculus
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In this activity, learners will explore how the human brain interprets environmental stimuli.

Underwater Hide and Seek
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In this activity, learners experience firsthand how marine animals' adaptive coloration camouflages them from prey.

Scavenger Hunt: A Group Collection
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In this activity, learners are divided into teams.

The Beaks of the Finches
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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.