Creepy Crawly Zoology Age 6-12

Where do owls live and what do they eat? How do some bugs walk on water? Do ants collect all of their food? These questions and more will be answered with a walk on the wild side to explore owls, birds and all kinds of bugs. Students will be introduced to the science of ornithology by investigating different species of birds and how they each fit into their own niches in their environment. They will build their own birdhouse, create their own blend of bird food,and participate in a territory and a food chain game following the rigid rules of nature. They will discover the purpose of a gizzard and dissect their own owl pellet. They will also investigate how some insects walk on water, learn the parts of an insect by creating their own bug to take home, and they will study insect life cycles and behavior by building their own tiny bug house.