Carolina™ Owl Pellet Dissection - A Surprise in Every Package Bring the fun of exploring the natural world into your classroom. Owl pellet products are safe and easy to use for students of all ages. Excellent for Hands-on, inquiry-based learning, Carolina Bilogical Supply owl pellet dissection activities will excite and engage your students. They also help you meet many National Science Education Standards and state standards at the same time! Discover insights into raptors' feeding habits and food webs Investigate the type and availability of prey in an area Learn how structure supports function in living systems Explore the diversity and adaptations of organisms Study ecosystems, predator/prey relationships, even the role of enzymes in digestion Integrate science, reading, math, and social studies activities

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Through this guided, inquiry-based activity, students explore the many different environments of Barn Owls by analyzing pellets from 4 distinct regions (Northwest, Southwest, Northeast, Southeast)of the United States. Please contact Carolina's Professional Development Department to learn about our owl pellet workshops.

These activities help address the national Science Education Standards (grades 6 to 12) in Life Science; Science in Personal and Social Perspectives; and Scientific Inquiry. Fun-filled activities stimulate student interest with hands-on learning. Real-world science lets students learn just like scientists.

Kit Includes:

• 4 owl pellets from each region
• Dissecting Tools
• Teacher's Manual (with background information, additional activities, and reproducible student worksheets
• Video (with background and dissection tips)

Students can use the Carolina™ Owl Pellet Regional Database to gather data and share information.