to signify the loss of biodiversity commonly associated with climate change. 9.
Students will compete again as in Steps 2 and 3 of III: Beak Competition. Have students record their data on their Student Data Table (Appendix D, Resource 2, Part 2).
10. After finishing data collection, lead the students through a discussion. Was this simulation more or less difficult than yesterday? Why or why not? What effect does a changing climate have on the birds? Students should conclude that changes to the environment may limit valuable resources which may be necessary to an organism’s survival.
V. Evaluation (15–20 minutes). Following the investigation, each student will individually complete a six-question Post- Lab Worksheet (Appendix D, Resource 3). The questions will be used collectively as an evaluative tool to determine the level of student understanding of topics; it can be done in class or completed as homework.
VI. Extension (20 minutes). If students finish early or if you want to extend the lesson, have students input their data into a Microsoft Excel or Google Sheet (Appendix D, Resource 4) to practice data analysis and graphing skills.
This hands-on activity provides students with an opportunity to explore the effects climate change has on animal adap- tations by simulating natural selection and microevolution using data collection and data analysis skills. When students learn about the effects of climate change on animal adaptations, they become more empathetic towards wildlife, encour- aging them to apply lessons in conservation and sustainability to their daily lives, which could ultimately benefit them- selves and future societies.19 Students also become more aware of their environmental surroundings and understand that the effects of climate change represent a global concern.
Appendix A. Sample set up of food materials.
B. Sample tools (pictured from left to right: Forceps/ tweezers, chopsticks, plastic spoon, plastic knife, test tube clamp, scoopula, and toothpick).
C. Sample set up
D. Resources
1. El Niño Impact in Galápagos Video: https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=olhFKSy30oE
2. Student Data Table:
https://docs.goo-
gle.com/document/d/1ZHvUAtCcq-Loi- UGwo4Ol6s2XG5KKXYciS04JfrOadQE/ edit
3. Post-Lab Evaluation: https://docs.
google.com/document/d/16acCrJGXGI- wLcYkx1gHkIKAiFslgFlt3vEQ4Xg55VQE/ edit
4. Extension:
https://docs.google.com/ spreadsheets/d/1d_21DdBqmC_EAY- Q9ACJQ0yJ1rjkKf5B3h3kGlvydKv4/ edit#gid=828437056
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