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| − | <b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>List six main differences between owls and other raptors. | + | <b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:1--> |
| + | </noinclude>List six main differences between owls and other raptors. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Classification: | + | <b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:2--> |
| + | </noinclude>Classification: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req2a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Name the order to which owls belong. | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req2a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:3--> |
| + | </noinclude>Name the order to which owls belong. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req2b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Name the two families of owls and be able to identify two examples of each. | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req2b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:4--> |
| + | </noinclude>Name the two families of owls and be able to identify two examples of each. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2b /></b> | ||
| − | <b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>From a diagram, identify and label the following parts of an owl that make them unique from other birds of prey: specialized feathers for silent flight, large forward-facing eyes, ear tufts ("horns"), facial disk, feathered legs and toes, zygodactyl toes. | + | <b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:5--> |
| + | </noinclude>From a diagram, identify and label the following parts of an owl that make them unique from other birds of prey: specialized feathers for silent flight, large forward-facing eyes, ear tufts ("horns"), facial disk, feathered legs and toes, zygodactyl toes. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Watch the short movie about owls. | + | <b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:6--> |
| + | </noinclude>Watch the short movie about owls. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Tell what makes each of these owls unique from other types of owls. Be able to identify each one from a photo. | + | <b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:7--> |
| + | </noinclude>Tell what makes each of these owls unique from other types of owls. Be able to identify each one from a photo. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req5a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Blakiston’s Fish Owl | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req5a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:8--> |
| + | </noinclude>Blakiston’s Fish Owl | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req5b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Elf Owl | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req5b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:9--> |
| + | </noinclude>Elf Owl | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>c. <section begin=req5c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Burrowing Owl | + | :<b>c. <section begin=req5c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:10--> |
| + | </noinclude>Burrowing Owl | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5c /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>d. <section begin=req5d /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Great Gray Owl | + | :<b>d. <section begin=req5d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:11--> |
| + | </noinclude>Great Gray Owl | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5d /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5d /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>e. <section begin=req5e /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Barn Owl | + | :<b>e. <section begin=req5e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:12--> |
| + | </noinclude>Barn Owl | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5e /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5e /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>f. <section begin=req5f /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Moheli Scops Owl | + | :<b>f. <section begin=req5f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:13--> |
| + | </noinclude>Moheli Scops Owl | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5f /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5f /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>g. <section begin=req5g /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Northern Pygmy Owl and Norther Hawk Owl | + | :<b>g. <section begin=req5g /><noinclude><translate><!--T:14--> |
| + | </noinclude>Northern Pygmy Owl and Norther Hawk Owl | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5g /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5g /></b> | ||
| − | <b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Know the different types of places where owls make their nests and give an example of one species that uses each nest type. | + | <b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:15--> |
| + | </noinclude>Know the different types of places where owls make their nests and give an example of one species that uses each nest type. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Know the calls of at least five different owls, preferably ones in your area. | + | <b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:16--> |
| + | </noinclude>Know the calls of at least five different owls, preferably ones in your area. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Learn about the proper safety precautions to take when going owling at night as well as how not to overly disturb the owls and other nighttime creatures. | + | <b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:17--> |
| + | </noinclude>Learn about the proper safety precautions to take when going owling at night as well as how not to overly disturb the owls and other nighttime creatures. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8 /></b> | ||
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| − | <b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Go on an owling expedition. | + | <b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:18--> |
| + | </noinclude>Go on an owling expedition. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b> | ||
<section end=challenge /> | <section end=challenge /> | ||
| − | <b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Dissect an owl pellet and write down a list of what you find. Owl pellets can be found in the wild or purchased online. | + | <b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:19--> |
| + | </noinclude>Dissect an owl pellet and write down a list of what you find. Owl pellets can be found in the wild or purchased online. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>11. <section begin=req11 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Read {{bible link|Isaiah 13:20-22}}, {{bible link|Psalms 102:1-8}}, and {{bible link|Isaiah 34:11-14}} and explain what owls represent in the Bible. | + | <b>11. <section begin=req11 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:20--> |
| + | </noinclude>Read {{bible link|Isaiah 13:20-22}}, {{bible link|Psalms 102:1-8}}, and {{bible link|Isaiah 34:11-14}} and explain what owls represent in the Bible. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req11 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req11 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>12. <section begin= | + | <b>12. <section begin=req12 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:21--> |
| + | </noinclude>Color a diagram of an owl, or draw and color your own. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12 /></b> | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:29, 29 April 2026
1. List six main differences between owls and other raptors.
2. Classification:
- a. Name the order to which owls belong.
- b. Name the two families of owls and be able to identify two examples of each.
3. From a diagram, identify and label the following parts of an owl that make them unique from other birds of prey: specialized feathers for silent flight, large forward-facing eyes, ear tufts ("horns"), facial disk, feathered legs and toes, zygodactyl toes.
4. Watch the short movie about owls.
5. Tell what makes each of these owls unique from other types of owls. Be able to identify each one from a photo.
- a. Blakiston’s Fish Owl
- b. Elf Owl
- c. Burrowing Owl
- d. Great Gray Owl
- e. Barn Owl
- f. Moheli Scops Owl
- g. Northern Pygmy Owl and Norther Hawk Owl
6. Know the different types of places where owls make their nests and give an example of one species that uses each nest type.
7. Know the calls of at least five different owls, preferably ones in your area.
8. Learn about the proper safety precautions to take when going owling at night as well as how not to overly disturb the owls and other nighttime creatures.
9. Go on an owling expedition.
10. Dissect an owl pellet and write down a list of what you find. Owl pellets can be found in the wild or purchased online.
11. Read Isaiah 13:20-22, Psalms 102:1-8, and Isaiah 34:11-14 and explain what owls represent in the Bible.
12. Color a diagram of an owl, or draw and color your own.

