Four students in each group will be responsible for constructing four eggs, and two for constructing the nesting pair of birds. The students should brainstorm as a small group how to approach this task. Students must come to an agreement within the group. Provide a variety of materials from which the students can choose. Markers will work only if you have a full range of colors.
Water colors are very light in color on egg shells.
Ask the students about the types of problems their species of bird might have being camouflaged and living in an area of high human activity. Tell the students that it s their job to protect and manage their nesting area with the eggs and birds in it. They need to develop a management plan for their area, and so each group needs to develop a plan of action. Students should discuss this in small groups. Encourage the use of varied plans.