Lesson Overview
The students will dissect owl pellets.  They will look for the various bones that they can find in the owl pellet.  They will use a bone identification sheet to help with this process.  The children will write about their findings in their  journals. It will help the children learn about the food chain and how an owl survives.

Standards Based Goal
1.  The students will understand how species depend on one another and on the environment for survival.
2.  The student will maintain a personal writing journal.

Student Objectives
1.  The students will watch an introductory video tape on owl pellets.
2.  Using a bone identification sheet, the students will identify the different bones in the owl pellet.
3.  The students will understand the importance of species depending on each other and the food chain.
4.   The children will journal about their findings.

Prerequisite Skills
The students will be familiar with their Science textbook, Scott Foresman Discover Science and be able to use the table of contents.  

Time Sequence

Sequence of Activities

Indicators of Engaged Learning

Notes

Technical Considerations

Resources

:01 

Initial Introduction.

Children at their desks.

Special Considerations
Working as individuals, working in groups, reporting in written, verbal, and creative format, and learning about students and possible disabilities that may exist.

A list of Special Needs modifications, to be used as appropriate.

1. Instructional Special Education Aides, as necessary and available.
2. Partner work.
3. Shortened assignments.
4. Enlarged text materials.
5. Audio text materials.

Assessment
A rubrics scale that addresses knowledge of concept and communication.  A link
to this rubrics scale is included on my Curriculum Site.