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Science NetLinks: Burrowing Owls
Students investigate the example of the burrowing owl to illustrate how human activities can control the fate of species. The research is focused on the ecosystem and examining the different species within it.
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Making Words Using the Letters in the Words "Burrowing Owl"
In this spelling and science wordsheet, students read a short description of a "burrowing owl" before making as many words as they can with the letters in its name. They can check their words with the examples given at the bottom of the...
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Circle of Life
Here is a well-designed science lesson that shows learners that everything that organisms do in ecosystems, including running, breathing, burrowing, growing, requires energy. After a thorough discussion of their own eating and drinking...
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Burrowing Animals – Ground Squirrels
Why do ground squirrels build their homes in the ground? What's so unique about these burrows? Have individuals read about this burrowing animal, and then respond to five short answer questions that assess their comprehension of the...
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Discovering Owls
Students are introduced to different types of owls and owl pellets. They list several adaptations that benefit the owls. Students identify the various species of owl that live in Wisconsin. Students discuss owl pellets and identify the...
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Wildlife Burrows
Burrowing animals are busy! Get your middle school ecologists busy as well by having them create a scale model of a burrowing population. They also design a PowerPoint or poster to explain their models.
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Wild, Wild Wetland Wildlife
Students investigate biology by participating in a science experiment. In this dissection lesson, students conduct a nature field trip around their school grounds and identify animals, plants, tracks and waste. Students dissect an owl...
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Circle of Life
Students consider why we eat and where our food obtains its energy. They illustrate food chains that might be found on an open field, dissect owl pellets, identify the remains of animals in the pellets, watch videos and participate in...
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Top Ten Thought-Provoking Teen Books
Teen Read Week is a time to explore books that get everyone thinking and talking.
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Links in the Chain of Life
Using the prairie dog community as an example, middle school ecologists examine the food web. Pairs of learners take one species in the community and research its role in the ecosystem. They share their findings with the rest of the...
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Hoot Chapter Book Test
If you need a quick reading assessment for Carl Hiaasen's Hoot, use these 20 questions to see how well your learners comprehend the story. The final question prompts kids to write a short essay about the story's environmental...
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Endangered Species Animal Masks
Students research endangered animals. In this animal science lesson, students visit suggested websites to learn more about endangered animals and create animal masks. Students need glue, cardstock, string and feathers to construct the...
Desert Discoveries
What's In A Habitat?
The concept of a habitat being a home for animals is the main thrust of this life sciences resource. Learners complete a cut-and-paste activity using a fine worksheet that's embedded in the plan. They must place four very different...
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Hoot, the Movie And Classroom Activities Too
Students complete various activities for the book and movie "Hoot." They read and analyze the novel, observe wildlife in their neighborhood, and compare/contrast Henry David Thoreau with a main character in the book.
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Backyard Bird identification in the US
In this bird identification worksheet, students complete a ten question multiple choice online interactive quiz about details related to the identification of backyard birds. Prior knowledge is assumed.
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Make Words: Long-Tailed Weasel
For this science worksheet, students use the letters in the words "Long-Tailed Weasel" to complete the activity. Students make as many words as possible from the letters provided and write them in the spaces below the animal picture.
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Nocturnal Animals
In this animal worksheet, students complete a cloze activity about nocturnal animals by filling in the blanks in 2 paragraphs using 9 words from a word bank. They color and cut out 13 small pictures of nocturnal animals and paste them in...
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Nocturnal Animals Cloze Activity
In this science cloze activity, 3rd graders fill in the 9 blanks in a selection about nocturnal animals. They use the words from a word bank at the bottom of the page to complete the paragraph. They cut out pictures of nocturnal animals...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Burrowing Owl
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on burrowing owls including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Burrowing Owl
Get the facts about the Burrowing Owl, a bird true to its name, who nests underground. Besides finding a detailed physical description of one of western Canada's most endangered birds, you'll also learn about some of this bird's unique...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Kids: Burrowing Owl
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about burrowing owls with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics, habitat, and unique features.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Burrowing Owl
Comprehensive wildlife site provides extensive data on the Burrowing Owl. Discover more about its' diet, population, range, behavior and more.
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation
Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation: Burrowing Owl
This fact sheet about the burrowing owl gives information about appearance, diet, habitat and nesting. The burrowing owl is an endangered species in Canada.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Burrowing Owl
The Burrowing Owl is the only owl that can be seen foraging during the day (diurnal). This all encompassing site contains a wealth of facts and information about this species of owl.