Owl Food
Owl Facts
Owl Pellets
Bones
Four Squares
100
What does Dissection mean?
to take something carefully apart to study and research it
100
What noises do owls make?
Hoot, Hiss, Screech, growls
100
What is Dissection?
a way to learn about something by cutting it open
100
How big will the bones be that we find?
VERY TINY, means we need to be careful and take our time
100
What are the four squares?
Safety, Responsibility, Communication, Respect
200
How loud are Owls when they hunt?
They are silent
200
How far can an owl turn their head around?
Almost all the way around, 270 degrees to be exact.
200
How do owls remove the pellet from their body?
They throw it up (upchuck)
200
What kinds of animal bones might we find?
Rodents, Small birds, Shrews, Moles
200
How are you using Responsibility during this activity?
- Sharing with your peers
- Slowing looking at each part (don't want to miss anything)
- Comparing bones to the chart provided
- etc?
300
What do Owls eat?
Rodents, Shrews, Small birds, Moles, Insects
300
How do owl's eat their food?
They swallow it whole!
300
What might you find in an Owl Pellet?
bones, fur, teeth, feathers
300
What part of a rodent is this?
Skull bone
300
What is one word that begins with a "P" that this activity requires?
- Patience
- PMA
400
When do owls hunt for their food?
At Night
400
What do Owls use to catch their prey?
Talons (claws)
400
What tool are we going to be using to dissect our owl pellets?
Tweezers
400
What are we comparing the bones we find to?
The bone chart
400
If you need help, what do you need to do?
- Raise your hand
- Wait for staff if they are helping a different group
500
What can't an Owl digest?
Bones, Fur, Feathers, Teeth
500
How many species of Owls are there?
Over 200!
500
What part of the owl's body creates pellets and separates the undigestable items from their food?
Gizzard
500
How many bones in the HUMAN Body?
206 in the human body
500
What might cause some mucky feelings?
- Can't find a bone that you want
- Taking turns
- Not following directions