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6th Grade Science Classes Build and Test Nests

In Mrs. Johnston's 6th-grade science question, the Key Question was, "Is nest building an innate or learned behavior?" After reading about both kinds of behaviors, the 6th-grade science students created a nest to protect their egg. The students learned that nest building is innate (something they are born with); however, the animal can learn to build a better nest over time.

one student building a nest while another watchestable filled with supplies three students are using to build a nesttwo students using tape to hold nest together

teacher standing on chair holding books about to drop on a nestteacher standing on ground with crate of books mid air about to land on a built nest