Beauty's New Beak

What was Nate Calvin's job?

• Engineer

• Veterinarian

• Scientist

• a bird expert

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What skills did Nate use in his job that helped him make Beauty a beak? (name 3)

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What are some characteristics of raptors? (check all that apply)

• a bird of prey

• birds that hunt animals for food

• have talons

• has a beak

• eats seeds and grass

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How did Nate learn about Beauty?

• He saw it on Instagram

• He heard about her on the news

• He learned about her when he visited a nature center

• His kids told him about Beauty

What are some examples of raptors? (check all that apply)

• roosters

• bald eagles

• great gray owls

• sharp-skinned hawks

Name three ways that losing her beak affected Beauty's life.

How was Beauty able to eat when she was at the nature center?

• She only ate soft foods

• She only ate seeds

• Jane had to feed her using tongs

• She was able to find food on her own

Why did Nate want to help solve Beauty's problem? ( check all that apply)

• He wanted to help.

• He used to have a pet bird when he was young.

• He liked to solve problems.

• He did not want to see Beauty put to sleep.

Once Nate received the pictures and mold from Jane, what was the first step in making a new beak?

• He made a computer model of the beak

• He made a model of the beak out of glue-like materials

• He made a model of the stub of the beak out of plaster

• He made a model of the beak out of clay

How did Beauty show she was nervous when she saw Nate?

• She cawed at him

• She ran away

• She tried to attack him

• She flapped her wings