Eyes ON Owls Enrichment Program
Monday, May 3, and Tuesday, May 4
Outside Bishop
We have exciting news for the whole Bishop community! The Enrichment Committee has secured a grant from AEF (Arlington Education Fund) to bring one of our favorite enrichment programs, Eyes On Owls, to the entire school.
Students will learn how the Great Horned Owl is adapted for silent flight as teacher naturalist Marcia Wilson points out specialized feathers on an owl's wing. They will also learn what habitats support owls and will have a chance to discover what an owl pellet can tell them about an owl's diet. Listen to Marcia imitate, by mouth, each owl's distinctive calls, which the students can then practice by hooting or tooting.
Marcia and Mark Wilson introduce students to owls and how they are unique among birds. They explore habitats and adaptations, food chains, predator-prey relationships, anatomy, physiology, ecology and wildlife observation, all in an interactive forum. Next, a hooting lesson shows the students how to recognize and identify the calls of the owls that live in New England. The highlight of the program is when the live owls come out, securely perched on Marcia’s gloved hand.
Each grade will have their own outdoor presentation where remote students are invited to attend in person if they choose to do so. We ask that remote families use this form to indicate whether your child(ren) will attend in-person or via zoom, as well as other important information. For those students that choose to stay remote, a live stream video will be provided by their teachers.
Please contact Jennifer Davidson at jendjardeleza@gmail.com with any questions.
Outside Bishop
We have exciting news for the whole Bishop community! The Enrichment Committee has secured a grant from AEF (Arlington Education Fund) to bring one of our favorite enrichment programs, Eyes On Owls, to the entire school.
Students will learn how the Great Horned Owl is adapted for silent flight as teacher naturalist Marcia Wilson points out specialized feathers on an owl's wing. They will also learn what habitats support owls and will have a chance to discover what an owl pellet can tell them about an owl's diet. Listen to Marcia imitate, by mouth, each owl's distinctive calls, which the students can then practice by hooting or tooting.
Marcia and Mark Wilson introduce students to owls and how they are unique among birds. They explore habitats and adaptations, food chains, predator-prey relationships, anatomy, physiology, ecology and wildlife observation, all in an interactive forum. Next, a hooting lesson shows the students how to recognize and identify the calls of the owls that live in New England. The highlight of the program is when the live owls come out, securely perched on Marcia’s gloved hand.
Each grade will have their own outdoor presentation where remote students are invited to attend in person if they choose to do so. We ask that remote families use this form to indicate whether your child(ren) will attend in-person or via zoom, as well as other important information. For those students that choose to stay remote, a live stream video will be provided by their teachers.
Please contact Jennifer Davidson at jendjardeleza@gmail.com with any questions.