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Predator Prey Population Links
Fifth graders relate population of animals to its available food supply. They participate in an experiment and gather information. They use the data to draw conclusions.
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Paleoecology of "Fossilized" Owl Pellets
Students examine fossilized owl pellets to determine how a species environmental preferences allow us to reconstruct probable past environments. Differences in anatomy are used to identify species in this lesson.
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Predators & Prey
Students discuss what predators and prey are. Students participate in a playground game aimed at simulating predators and prey.
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Birds of Prey
Students explain the predator/prey relationship by researching specific examples of birds (predators) and what they eat to survive (prey).