Owl Pellet Dissection Lab

Item Data

Title

Owl Pellet Dissection Lab

Located At

Sylvan Heights Bird Park

Description

Owls are predators found throughout North Carolina that play a vital role in ecosystems. Students will discover how organisms interact in an ecosystem’s food web and learn about the unique adaptations of owl through dissecting an owl pellet. Fascinating and a little bit gross- this program has all the makings of an unforgettable experience! This program includes live animals. North Carolina Essential Standards for Science: Life Science K.L.1, 1.L.1, 1.L.2, 4.L.1, 4.L.2, 5.L.2 Time: 30-45 minutes Fee: $90 (up to 30 students. Additional students are $3 each.)

Classification

Education Programs, School Year Programs

URL

https://www.shwpark.com/education/field-trips/about-our-programs/162-grades-prek-5th.html

Keywords

Key Words: Food chain, food web, herbivore, omnivore, carnivore, decomposer, producers, consumers, predator, prey, apex predator, adaptation, field trip