Owl Pellet Dissection
by Allison Fournier
Analyze and interpret data they have collected from an owl pellet dissection to answer a question.
Use a dichotomous key to identify bones of prey species found in an owl pellet.
List of Materials
owl pellets (1 per pair of students)
tweezers
hand lens
paper towel
card stock
tape
marker for labeling
gloves
Dichotomous Key
Owl Pellet Dissection Procedure
Make copies of the Owl Pellet Dissection Procedure and Dichotomous Key.
Gather materials and set up students’ workstations.
Complete dissection and identification.
Tape to cardstock.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JVOW69lHdBm5MsjpCIKDC5j5A9uB7lRT/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Life Science L2: Organisms & Energy 3. Knowledge Constructor 6. Creative Communicator Mathematics Number and Operations—Fractions (NF) Measurement and Data (MD) Reading (Informational Text) Speaking & Listening
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