Owl Pellet Dissection Animation

In this activity, students demonstrate what they learned from a previous owl pellet dissection

Activity Details

Grade Level: 5 (or other levels studying related material)

Age: 10-11

Content: Environmental science, predator / prey relationships, skeleton and bone identification

Objectives:

• Compare and contrast the human skeletal system to the bones found in an owl pellet
• Accurately dissect, identify and classify the bones found in an owl pellet
• Investigate and explore the predator/prey relationship

Activity Overview

Tips:

• This animation is the culminating project of the owl pellet dissection activity.
• The dissection of the owl pellet itself involves 2 class periods prior to the animation. The first period is used for background information and connections. The sessond period is used for the dissection and clean up.
• For beginning animators, the actual animation activity could take 4 class periods (more experienced students might require less time):
  • First class - recap owl pellet dissection, introduce animation project, brainstorm, review animation program.
  • Second and third classes - planning, developing and making animations.
  • Fourth class - finishing touches, discussion and reflection with an optional film festival.

Questions for students:

• What did you find easy / difficult with the owl pellet dissection? Why?
• What did you find easy / difficult with the animation?

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