Experience the engineering process and introduce your students to sustainable design with an exciting Build-a-Bird Feeder project using recycled materials.
This Let’s Build a Bird Feeder! Project is Perfect for STEM Integration!
Inspire creativity, problem‑solving, and environmental awareness with this hands‑on engineering Build a Bird Feeder Project designed for upper elementary students. In this printable pack, students follow the engineering design process as they plan, sketch, build, test, and reflect while creating a functional bird feeder made entirely from recycled materials.
This Build a Bird Feeder Project blends STEM learning with sustainability, giving students the chance to explore how everyday waste can be transformed into something useful. With clear instructions and structured worksheets, you can guide students through the engineering and design process with ease!
What’s Inside This Engineering & Recycling Project Pack
This Engineering & Recycling Project Pack includes everything you need to run a complete design‑and‑build project in your classroom:
- Student Instruction Page – A detailed instruction sheet for students to use as a guide to beginning and completing the project.
- Research Organizer – A structured graphic organizer for students to research a specific bird species, what it eats, types of feeders that would work best, and more.
- Planning & Sketch Template – A drawing/design template for students to sketch the prototype
- Reflection Worksheet – A written response reflection guide having students reflect on materials, design choices, etc.
- Project Rubric – A detailed 20-point rubric highlighting necessary components for students to use while completing the project
Download This STEM & Sustainability Project
This STEM and Sustainability Project is available as both a PDF and an editable Google Slides resource. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and choose your preferred file type.
This resource was created by Nancy Penchev, a teacher in Maryland and Teach Starter collaborator.
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