Museum Kits

Nebraska Science Standards:

Inquiry, the Nature of Science, and Technology Life Science Grades K-2 1. Scientific Inquiry 2.1.1.b 2.1.1.d 1. Structure and Function of Living Systems 2.3.1.c - Grades 3-5 1. Scientific Inquiry 5.1.1.d 5.1.1.f 1. Structure and Function of Living Systems 5.3.1.b 4. Biodiversity 5.3.4.a

Specimens:

EZ 1028A Great horned Owl skull (Bubo virginianus)

EZ 1028B Great horned owl jaw (Bubo virginianus)

EZ 1029A Screech owl skull (Otus asio)

EZ 1029B Screech owl wing (Otus asio)

EZ 1029C Screech owl tail (Otus asio)

EZ 1030 Owl pellet (dissected)

EZ 1031 Two screech owl feet (Two great horned owl talons)

EZ 1032 Black Duck wing (Anas rubripes)

EZ 1033 Great horned Owl skull and sceloritc

Tools:

3 Hand lenses

Paper towel tube

Information Sheets:

Suggestions for Kit Use

Activity Sheets:

Pellets Wings Feet Skulls and Hearing Skulls and Sight

Photo of duck and owl wings

Owls of Nebraska (2 sheets)

Pellet Activity:

Picture Key to Small Mammals (2 sheets) Points to Look at for Identification sheet Small Mammal Skeleton Diagram

Additional Resources:

Birds - Action Science by Carolyn Boulton

Amazing Birds by Alexandra Parsons

Peterson First Guides to Birds of North America

4 Owl Zoobooks

Owls of Nebraska (2 sheets)

Owl Pellets Project Wild (Optional Activity)

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