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Owl Unit Study
Owls are majestic, beautiful creatures that pretty much anyone can enjoy learning about. I love that homeschooling offers so many options, especially when it comes to Unit Studies. Use this Owl Unit Study to get the thinking train started… and let us know where it goes!
Science
The fact that owls are nocturnal opens up a huge array of possibilities for science-learning. Branch off into other nocturnal animals, other birds of prey, etc.
Resources:
Owl Pellet Dissection (Video)
Owl Documentary (Video)
Nocturnal Animals Study
Art
Drawing owls is so fun! There are tons of crafts you can do – even with paper plates! Let your imagination go crazy with this one.
Resources:
Clay Owl Project
Draw Your Own Owls
Crochet Owl Hats
Owl Arts & Crafts
Writing/Literature
Resources:
Printable Owl Word Search
Owl Themed Writing Paper
Owl (and other bird) Printables
Virtual Field Trip Supplements
Owl Nestbox Cleanup Video
Owl Field Trip
Everything Else
Resources:
Owl Lapbook & Resources
Owl Moon Unit Study
Free Printable Owl Lapbook
All About Owls Lapbook
Owl Unit Study Book Recommendations {affiliate links}
– Owl Moon, by Jane Yolen
– OWLS! Fun Facts for Kids
– Owl Babies by Waddell, Martin and Benson, Patrick
– Owls of the World: A Photographic Guide by Heimo Mikkola
– Owls by Marianne Taylor
– The Book of North American Owls by Helen Roney Sattler
Owl Pinterest Boards
Owl Unit Study – Homegrown Learners
Bird Unit Study – Susan Evans
Homeschooling Unit Study: Birds of Prey – Midwest Modern Momma
LOVE THIS! Pining and sharing!
Thanks so much for this.
Thank you, Lisa!
Although it may be a losing battle with my husband, I love finding home school posts! Thanks!
Aww, I hear ya, Jenn! But you could totes do these now, maybe just adjust to your kiddos ages 🙂
Since I am an avid bird watcher, I understand why studying the owl is so compelling. Lucky are the homeschool children whom participate in this discovery..
Owls are fascinating. My kids love learning about birds.
I saw you can even order… owl scat {?} on amazon. Interesting huh?
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Here’s another great book about owls, “Owls in the Family” by Farley Mowat. All of my children loved this book! I can’t remember, but there might be a swear word or two in the book, but regardless, it’s a great read-aloud!
Ani,
I will definitely check that one out! Thank you 🙂
Forgot to mention in my last comment, that there’s a bird that looks a lot like an owl, but it not an owl. It’s called a Tawny Frogmouth. They have them at a zoo near us, and my ds loves this bird because it looks so much like an owl.
Oh, wow! I’ll look for a picture of that bird…what a cool name!