Rocky Point Fourth Graders Make STEM Bird Feeders

Press release from the Rocky Point School District:

Feb. 16, 2022

Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School fourth graders in Mrs. Kristie Jackson and Mrs. Jessica Stalters’ class are getting ready for spring with a recent STEM project.

Under the supervision of JAE’s STEAM teacher Ms. Sara Fisher, the students explored science through nature. They investigated which kinds of birds are likely to visit a bird feeder based on what they eat. In the activity, students first drew their own bird feeder design to attract a specific type of bird. Then they built a prototype of their bird feeder using available materials, including paper cups, plates, tin foil, string, tape, pipe cleaners and Popsicle sticks.

“The students will be keeping a close eye out their windows to see if any birds will be visiting their bird feeders,” Mrs. Jackson said.

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