Adaptation Investigation
Student Data Table

GROUP MEMBERS:

Bird 1:

Bird 2:

Bird 3:

Directions:

  Rice Seeds Marbles Marshmallow TOTAL Number of food particles collected
Bird 1          
Bird 2          
Bird 3          
Total

         
Average (=total/3)          

Rules for food collecting:

  1. Food can only be collected using your beak.
  2. Your free hand can not assist with food collecting.
  3. Food can not be stolen from someone else's cup.
  4. All types of food have the same nutritional value.

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