DISCUSS:
Why do owls make sounds?
Exploration | 10 min |
Hands-On Activity | 20 min |
In this mini-lesson, students learn that different species of owls make different sounds. In the activity, Sound Detective, students go on a "sound adventure" and use their ears to solve a mystery.
Blank Paper (8.5 x 11")
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1 per student |
Pencil
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1 per student |
After you complete the lesson and activity, try this extension.
Why do owls say "hoo"?
What did this lesson make you curious about? What other questions do you have about owls?
After you complete the lesson and activity, try this extension.
Take a walk outside with an adult and listen for animal sounds. Can you hear birds singing? Or dogs barking? Listen closely. Think about what kind of animal makes each sound. When you get home, describe or draw pictures of the animals you think made each sound. If you have time, try this at night! Do you hear different animal sounds at night?
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