Aim: To demonstrate the process of Natural Selection through the selection of organisms by colour.
Hypothesis: If yellow and green toothpicks are used, the native birds will be attracted to the yellow toothpicks.
Materials:
• Yellow & green toothpicks
• String
• Stopwatch
• Measuring device
Procedure:
1. Gather required equipment.
2. Using the measuring device, measure out a 8 × 8m square.
3. Using the yellow and green toothpicks (worms), scatter them randomly over the designated area.
4. Allow students (native birds) to enter the area to prey on the toothpicks (worms) in the designated time allowed.
5. Allow the farmer to enter to send the native birds away.