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Circle of Life

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Students consider why we eat and where our food obtains its energy. They illustrate food chains that might be found on an open field, dissect owl pellets, identify the remains of animals in the pellets, watch videos and participate in discussions.

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ecosystems, food chains, food webs, owls

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ecosystems, food chains, food webs, owls, science
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Grade
3rd - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
4 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Technology
Video
Year
1999
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