Owls of the Yellowstone Region
What’s all the hoot about owls?
Many humans have a fascination with owls. Found across the globe, in almost every type of habitat, owls have managed to survive as a group for more than 80 million years. What has allowed owls to thrive and become a vital part in the balance of nature? Using visual aids and a real, live owl, this program will explore the adaptations such as hearing and silent flight that make owls some of the top predators in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and the world. This lesson meets Common Core Standards as well as national standards in science.
Additional resources
YouTube videos
- Yellowstone Animals and Their Habitat
- Yellowstone Super Volcano
- Amazing Animal Adaptations: About the Virtual Field Trip
- 360 Adventure Alpine Playlist
- 360 Adventure Plains Basin Playlist
- 360 Adventure Mountain Meadow Playlist
- 360 Adventure Mountain Forest Playlist
- Landscape Over Time Playlist
- Backyard Briefings Playlist
Owls of the Yellowstone Region
Grade Level: 2–6
Length: 45 minutes (35 of instruction & 5–10 for questions)
Learning Objectives:
- To explain the different adaptations of owls
- To explain the role owls play in their environment
- To encourage students to consider the effect their actions may have on nature
