Whooo's There?

Introduction: 

Owls are often called predators of the night. They are very important to nature's food chain. You are going to learn about the Snowy Owl that lives in the Arctic.  

The Task:

With your partner, 

• Read to find out about the Snowy Owl.
• Use information to complete worksheet. Make sure you answer in complete sentences.
• Using a graphic organizer, you will compare and contrast a Snowy Owl's digestive system to the human digestive system.
• Make a Snowy Owl from the materials given. In your picture, show how a Snowy Owl uses camouflage in its habitat. 

The Process:

At the computer:

• Print out Snowy Owl worksheet  and the Digestive graphic organizer.
• Go to the Snowy Owl website. Print out information. You will use this information to complete worksheet and graphic organizer in the classroom.

In the classroom:

• Read printed information about Snowy Owl.
• Complete worksheet with partner.
• Complete graphic organizer with partner.
• Make your own Snowy Owl using owl pattern, feathers, craft stick, elbow macaroni, small baking cups, and jewelry.
• Give your Snowy Owl a habitat and show how it uses camouflage in its habitat. 

Resources:

Links to all materials are provided in the process.

Evaluation:

 Students will be evaluated by correctly answering the Owl worksheet and graphic organizer.

Conclusion:

 After doing this WebQuest, you will have learned interesting facts about the Snowy Owl and how it digests its prey. You will also be able to tell how an owl's digestive system differs from the human digestive system. 

GCS WebQuests