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You are what you eat—or at least a part of what you eat. Budding scientists examine owl pellets to develop their own food webs. They use tooth and skull identification techniques to classify what they find.
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Instructional Ideas
- Incorporate during a unit that studies trophic levels or wildlife conservation
- Have pupils draw their own food webs to match their discoveries in the owl pellets
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- Requires materials that require ordering in advance
Pros
- Emphasizes scientific vocabulary throughout
- Uses a collaborative approach to encourage communication and discussion
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- None