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Mr. Comet from South Lewis High School discusses conducting a New York State Education Department-mandated lab on finch beaks under COVID-19 restrictions, detailing safety measures, tools used, and selection methods. The video then transitions to a bird-themed game where participants balance various tools, leading to humorous reactions. Finally, participants compete in the last round of the competition, focusing on offensive or defensive strategies to reach specific locations on an island within the time limit. Overall, the video highlights hands-on learning strategies, adaptability under pandemic constraints, and the fun elements of learning and competition.
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In this part of the video, Mr. Comet from South Lewis High School discusses how his students are conducting the New York State Education Department mandated lab on beaks of finches under COVID-19 restrictions. He explains the precautions taken such as wearing masks, limiting student interactions, and sanitizing tools. Mr. Comet mentions the tools used in the lab, including tongs, pliers, clothespins, chopsticks, and a staple remover, and describes the feeding environments with lentils and beans. The selection of beaks using dice rolls is also explained.
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In this segment of the video, individuals pick different tools such as clothespins, staple removers, tweezers, and a spoon to complete a bird-themed game. The goal is to balance the tools and avoid dropping any. Participants react humorously to the challenge, with some items flying around. The game ends with the “birds” moving to a new island, symbolizing success or failure.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, participants are in the final round of competition with 15 seconds left. The instructions emphasize being either offensive or defensive in this round. The round is called round three, with increased competition for the state ed. Participants begin by racing to reach a specific location on the island, and the round ends when time is up.