UWSSLEC LibGuides: Who...Who...Who wants to know more about owls?: Owl Asssignment

Owl Assignment Example by Aiden Smith

Barn Owl

Owl Books in Destiny

Owls and Their Homes by Deborah C. Gibson
Call Number: 598.97 GIB (Elementary NF)

ISBN: 0823953084

Publication Date: 1999-07-15

Owls live in many different habitats-deserts, forests, prairies, and even the Arctic tundra. From screech owls to elf owls, readers will learn about many of these fascinating nocturnal birds. Your students might be surprised to learn that owls can turn up in lots of interesting places, from burrows to barns.
Owls by Julie Lundgren; Lundgren. Julie
Call Number: 598.9 LUN (Elementary NF)

ISBN: 1606943952

Publication Date: 2009-08-01

Amazing photos and interesting facts reveal environmental issues owls face as they hunt for food and raise their young.
Snowy Owls by Roman Patrick
Call Number: 598.9 PAT (Elementary NF)

ISBN: 9781433939082

Publication Date: 2010-08-01

A rarely explored bird is the subject of this colorful and captivating book. The snowy owl is easy to miss in its habitat as it blends into the tundra quite easily. Their feathers cover their beaks, legs, and feet, keeping them warm and ready for hunting. Readers will learn how this unique bird is truly suited for a life in the cold.
Owls by JoAnn Early Macken
Call Number: 598.9 MAC (Elementary NF)

ISBN: 9781433924064

Publication Date: 2009-08-03

An owl flies silently through the dark night, searching for food. The bird is alert to any movement on the ground. In an instant, the owl swoops down to snatch its meal. In Owls, learn how a tiny, fluffy owlet grows into a deadly hunter.
Owl vs. Mouse by Mary Meinking
Call Number: 598.9 MEI (Elementary NF)

ISBN: 1410939367

Publication Date: 2011-01-01

Discusses the physical characteristics and predatory behavior of owls in their hunt for mice and the things that mice do to escape from owls.

assignment

Owl Assignment

There are a wide variety of owls in the world. Which owl is your favorite? Aiden Smith chose the barn owl as a favorite and completed today's assignment to show us what we are expected to have done at the end. Do you see Aiden's example on the left side of the page? For a better look, click on the "Barn Owl" link underneath the owl picture.

Your job for today is to show off your favorite owl. Just like Aiden's picture, this assignment requires the following things:

1) Write your first and last name on the top-right of the paper.

2) Write the type of the owl on the top-center of the paper, located above the owl drawing.

3) Draw the owl in color using crayons or colored pencils.

4) Write at least four facts that you learned about your favorite owl.

5) Write at least two questions you would like to know and research about your favorite owl.

Feel free to go back to the other tabs and check out pictures, facts, and find the sounds that the different owls make. You probably noticed that some of the owl books from our library are on the left and right portions of this page. Much of the information you will need comes from these books and the web links you already browsed through for your research. Please ask questions if you have any, and have fun with this assignment.

Voices of Barred Owls

Voice of the Snowy Owl

Tawny Owl Calls

Pictures of Specific Owls

If you are interested in seeing pictures of many different types of owls, click here.

Owl Books in Destiny

Northern Spotted Owls by Patricia A. Fink Martin
Call Number: 598.97 MAR (Elementary NF)

ISBN: 0516221647

Publication Date: 2002-09-01

Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.
Owls by Gail Gibbons
Call Number: 598.97 GIB (Elementary NF)

ISBN: 0823418804

Publication Date: 2005-03-01

Gail Gibbons explores the mysterious world and workings of owls in her latest nonfiction picture book. She depicts numerous species of owls and discusses their biological similarities as well as their differences. She portrays their ideal habitats, life styles, birth and development and environmental hazards that are threatening certain species. As usual, her comprehensive text is accompanied by clearly labelled illustrations and diagrams. Definitions are also included for additional clarity.
Baby Owl by Aubrey Lang; Wayne Lynch (Photographer)
Call Number: 598.97 LAN (Elementary NF)

ISBN: 1550417967

Publication Date: 2004-03-22

As their nest becomes more and more crowded, the baby great horned owls stretch and flap impatiently. But they can't fly just yet. Even if one of them falls from the tree and must find its own shelter on the ground, the little one still depends on its parents' care. There are many weeks to go before the young chicks will be strong enough to fly away and find homes of their own.
The Book of North American Owls by Helen Roney Sattler; Jean Day Zallinger (Illustrator)
Call Number: 598.97 SAT (Elementary NF)

ISBN: 0395605245

Publication Date: 1995-03-27

Humans have long regarded owls with a mixture of fear and fascination. Since most owls are nocturnal, and many live in remote habitats, they were not well studied until the past two decades. The owl remains a symbol of wisdom; however, the birds' keen senses, hunting ability, and contributions to their ecosystem are equally impressive. Packed with scrupulously accurate information and meticulous watercolor illustrations, "The Book of North American Owls" covers owl classification and history, habitat, life cycle-and the complex relationship between owls and humans. The comprehensive glossary includes all of the twenty-one North American species.