The Owl Pellet Regional Variation Inquiry Kit includes: 4 pellets (from each region) Dissecting Tools Video (with background and dissection tips) Teacher's Manual (with background information, additional activities, and reproducible student worksheets)

A Wise Introduction to Dissection - Carolina™ Owl Pellet Dissection 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 owl pellet dissection activities will excite and engage your students. They also help you meet many National Science EducationStandards and state standards at the same time! Discover insights into raptor's feeding habits and food webs Study ecosystems, predator/prey relationships, even the role of enzymes in digestion Integrate science, reading, math, and social studies activities Investigate the type and availability of prey in an area How are owl pellets formed? Most birds cannot chew their food, and owls are no exception. Large owls feed on small mammals, birds, and reptiles and usually swallow their prey whole. Rather than digesting the bones, teeth, hair, or feathers of its prey, the owl has a digestive system that compresses these parts into a tight pellet, which the owl regurgitates. Owl pellets are typically found near places where owls perch, such as under trees and near barns.

Use the links below to view a few of the many Owl Pellet Resources that Carolina has to offer you. Links will open in a new window, so please disable popup blockers. Owl Pellet Interactive Database On The Cutting Edge: Owl Pellet Inquiry Owl Pellet Dissection Bone Chart Owl Pellets in the Classroom: Safety Guidelines FREE - Owl Pellet Study Kit Student Guide We now offer a free digital student guide intended for use with the Owl Pellet Study Kit.

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.

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