What roles do different traits have on a species survival? What factors have affected the Hawaiian honeycreeper population on Maui? Objective Students will learn about the evolution and adaptation of Maui’s forest birds. They will be able to describe how endemic species evolve through adaptive radiation. They will identify what environmental factors affect certain traits in the birds and any common ancestors the birds have. Background Students will learn about the evolution and adaptation of Maui’s forest birds. They will be able to describe how endemic species evolve through adaptive radiatio Duration: 60 Minutes Additional Standards: HS-LS4-4 HS-LS4-5.