Overboard for Owls

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Students will take on the role of researchers and scientists as they learn about animal adaptations. They will research the adaptations of owls and culminate their learning by creating a skeletal structure from an owl pellet.

OBJECTIVE

1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of animal adaptations by comparing and analyzing various adaptations.
2. Students will evaluate the adaptations of owls by sharing our collected research and creating a written report.
3. Students will understand the adaptations of owls through the analysis of an owl pellet.

LESSONS FOR THIS UNIT
Lesson 1: Awesome Adaptations
Lesson 2: Ready to Research Owls
Lesson 3: Discussion and Dissection of an Owl Pellet

REPRODUCIBLES
Adaptation Activity Worksheet (PDF)
Animal Web (PDF)
Owl Graphic Organizer (PDF)
Owl Template (PDF)
Owl Theme Paper (PDF)
Self Assessment (PDF)
Owl Investigation Sheets (PDF)
Journal Keeping (PDF)

CULMINATING ACTIVITY

Students will create a skeletal structure of body parts wrapped inside an owl pellet. They will work in pairs to dissect a whole owl pellet and separate the bones from the fur of the pellet. Students will analyze the animal bones to determine the type of animal eaten by the owl.

SUPPORTING BOOKS

Overboard for Owls Book List

Marissa Ochoa is a 3rd grade teacher in her seventh year of teaching. She was chosen District Teacher of the year and was a top ten finalist for San Diego County Teacher of the Year in 2007.

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