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Western Science Center, Owl Pellet Lab NEW DATE
April 24 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm PDT
Free – $11.00
What will we do at the Western Science Center Museum?
OWL PELLET LAB
Each student dissects a sterilized natural owl pellet. The dissection of the pellet gives students a great hands-on scientific experience as they discover, identify, and assemble the bones of the owl’s prey. Students learn about the eating habits of owls and their place in the food chain, and how to identify animals from their bones. Find out what the bones can tell us about the biology of animals, the environment they live in, and their role in ecosystems.
Allergy Warning: students with severe pet allergies can have allergic reactions to the fur in the pellets.
Exploring the Museum
After the lab we will learn about the sciences of archaeology, paleontology, ecology, the scientific processes, and the technology involved in exploration and discovery. We will discover the science and culture of our region! The giant Geological Timeline, leading into the Museum entrance, helps teach concepts of time and changes in life on Earth. The Hall of Archaeology introduces students to the earliest local residents and settlers (prehistoric to early 1900s). An Immersion Theater shows the animated film “Echoes of the Past,” as well as “Discovery and Recovery,” a short documentary about the archaeology and paleontology discoveries found during the Diamond Valley Lake Project. The Snapshots in Time exhibit hall contains real and replica fossils for students to learn from. Interactive displays teach them about dating fossils and how archaeologists and paleontologists work in the field and lab. We hope to see you there!
- Grades 2-12 invited, ticket is required
- Siblings may join, ticket is required
- Parent/ Guardian tickets are also required
- All tickets are final sale, no refunds
- Day of details will be emailed a few days prior
- There are a few ticket options, please choose the correct one
- Minimum tickets are required
