ADAPTATIONS SCIENCE LABS

 In science, we have been learning about ADAPTATIONS which are traits that living things have that help them survive. 

We learned that God created so many different types of birds, each with its own unique adaptation that would help them to eat and protect themselves. 

In our lab, we got to explore items that represented the hummingbirds' narrow beak that allow them to drink the sweet nectar. 

There were also items that represented the short, hard beak that cardinals have to help them crack open their seeds to eat the morsels on the inside! 

There were also tongs that represented the sharp, strong eagle's beak that help them capture their prey. 

We used chopsticks to see if we could pick up the "seeds" with the long "beak". We had a competition to see who could pick up 10 seeds the fastest! 

We marveled at the fact that our Lord Jesus cares SO much for even the smallest of birds. He gave them the adaptations in order for them to survive! If Jesus cares THIS MUCH for the sparrow, HOW MUCH MORE will He care for YOU and ME? 

The following week, we did another lab to experience the adaptation of sea lions with a layer of fat to protect them in the cold water. 

First, we stuck our fingers in the cold ice water, and pretended that our fingers were sea lions, swimming in the water. 

Next, we covered our fingers with Vaseline to imitate the adaptation of the layer of fat. 

Finally, the kids dunked their covered fingers into the cold ice water! 

It worked! They couldn't feel a thing! How creative of our God to come up with such an adaptation to help the sea creatures to survive in the cold waters. 

Science truly is an extension of our Bible lessons. We have such an artistic Creator!