Carolina Raptor Center
Find answers to raptor questions, in-depth information about and photos of over twenty raptor species (the species includes owl, eagles, vultures, and more!), and a huge variety of raptor activities and games such as crossword puzzles, quizzes, and coloring pages. There is also information on visiting the Center.
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- Lesson plan: Biomagnification and bald eagles In this activity, students will study biomagnification by using paper cutouts to represent food containing chemicals eaten by fish. The students will then repeat this activity but as an eagle collecting fish. The amount of chemicals taken in by each eagle will then be compared to amounts taken in by each fish.
- Lesson plan: Birds of prey This activity allows the student to independently research several birds of prey and compare the predator/prey relationship. Although the research questions are limited, the background reading should lead the student to make a connection between these birds and the ecosystem in which they live. This may also lead to a discussion of food webs and food chains.
- Lesson plan: Birds by inquiry Students will make observations of bird pictures to note the similarities and differences in one animal group. They will note especially the beaks, feet, wings and feathers of different types of birds. The life cycle of birds will be explored.
Related pages
- Latta Plantation Nature Center and Preserve: Environmental education programs at this nature center allow students to explore the wonders of nature all around them.
- Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center: This 4-H Educational Center provides year-round programming, including team-building and environmental education to students in 2nd through 6th grades.
- Rowan County Nature and Learning Center: Birds of prey, mammals, and reptiles can be seen at the Nature Center Complex. For younger children there is a petting zoo.
Related topics
- Learn more about Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, biology and life science, birds, birds of prey, crop-lien system, environmental science, fiddle, nature centers, raptors, and science.
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The Carolina Raptor Center is dedicated to environmental education and the conservation of birds of prey through public education, the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned raptors, and research.
On this organization’s website, students and teachers will find answers to their raptor questions, in-depth information about and photos of over twenty raptor species (the species includes owl, eagles, vultures, and more!), and a huge variety of raptor activities and games such as crossword puzzles, quizzes, and coloring pages.
When visiting the Raptor Center, students can walk along a nature trail, observe raptors in their aviaries, and talk to the Wild Wing Educators. Call Blanche at 704-875-6521 ext. 100 to book a tour.
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