Format
Welcome to the world of owls
Learn about owls in the past and laws that protect owls
Discover which owl is the largest and smallest in North America
Learn about habitats where owls live
Meet and learn about a live Great Horned Owl
Meet and learn about a live Barred Owl
Meet and learn about a live Eastern Screech Owl
Meet and learn about a live Barn Owl
Listen and learn owl calls and vocalizations
Learn about the important role that owls play in the food web
Learn about owl pellets
Learn how to help owls
Review and Q&A
Objectives
The participant will:
- understand the history of bird protection laws
-list characteristics of raptors or birds of prey
-understand a basic food chain and its energy transfer/flow
-explore the concept of food webs
-define and have a working knowledge of the vocabulary words provided
-develop an appreciaton for native owls and their need for protected habitat
-know what an owl pellet is and how it helps scientists protect owls
-Determine how the physical characteristics of a species and an environment are related to where the animal lives and what it eats
Standards Alignment
National Standards
National
NS.K-4.3 Life Science
As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop understanding of:
The characteristics of organisms
Life cycles of organisms
Organisms and environments
NS.5-8.3 Life Science
As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop understanding of:
Structure and function in living systems
Reproduction and heredity
Regulation and behavior
Populations and ecosystems
Diversity and adaptations of organisms
State Standards
Texas
Science
Kindergarten: 2(A),3(A),9(A,B),10(A,B)
1st Grade: 2(A),3(A,B,C),9(C),10(A,C)
2nd Grade: 2(A),3(A,B,C),9(A,B),10(A)
3rd Grade: 9(A,B,C),10 (A,B)
4th Grade: 9(A,B),10(A,B)
5th Grade: 9(A,B,C),10(A,B)