STEM Pelican Activity
Updated: December 16, 2024
Type: STEM Activity
Grade Level: 1 - 5
Have you ever watched a pelican fish? It is fascinating how they work together to corral then scoop up their meal, or dive in and gulp the fish down. Did you know that their iconic throat pouch can hold 3 gallons of water? The sad thing is, many of these beautiful birds are threatened by pollution in our oceans.
Learn how to make a pelican with a working beak— complete with a throat pouch that opens and closes to pick up fish too!
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