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Identify Criteria

What are the factors to consider when creating a nest box for your bird? As you complete the activity below, discuss with your team members why you think different criteria are important and why.

Word Bank

Use the word bank below to select the criteria that are important in designing a birdhouse.


> Text version of Word Bank

Teacher Note

Assist STEM groups as they talk about the criteria, and discuss which they think are most important and why. Students will have to consider nearly all of the criteria as they design their boxes.

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