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. |
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We now offer a free digital student guide intended for use with the Owl Pellet Study Kit.
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Buy the Classroom Kit and Save! We offer 2 study kits: an Individual Student Kit, for 1 or 2 students, and a Classroom Kit, for up to 30 students.
The Individual Student Kit contains 3 owl pellets, 3 owl pellet bone charts, 3 rat skeleton sheets, 3 student activity sheets, 6 wooden probes, and a teacher’s guide.
The Classroom Kit has 16 owl pellets, 32 wooden probes, and a teacher’s guide with reproducible student sheets. The student sheets include skeleton and bone charts and pellet activities.
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