Wednesday 4/29 Agenda

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Learning Goal- Understand what an owl pellet is, and compare digestive system of an owl to ours.

Task 1. Question of the Day: Do you know what an owl pellet is? What are some similarities and differences between the diet and digestive systems of humans and owls (or other birds of prey).

Task 2. Owl Pellets- A Video Explanation

Task 3. Read "How do Barn Owls Make Pellets?"

• How is the owl's digestive system similar to ours? how is it different?
• What can we learn about the diet of an owl by dissecting a pellet?

Task 4. Work with your partners to measure the length, width, and mass of your owl pellet. Record the information on your lab sheet.

Task 5. Ticket out: What surprised you about today's lesson?