The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark –SCI Activities
This is a well known and well loved story about a baby owl who seeks help to overcome his fear of the dark. Find a link to the story here You Tube – The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark.
Watch the video and try out some of these activities.
Learn About Nocturnal Creatures
Nocturnal creatures are creatures that are most active at night.
Watch the following video and find out what Plop and his family are hunting and eating and find out about other nocturnal creatures get up to when we humans are asleep in bed!
Video – Nocturnal Animals and Birds
Why do some animals hunt at night when we are asleep?
Play the Barn Owl Game
Involve the whole household in the barn owl hunting game. All you need is a blindfold and some space (indoors or outdoors).
Play the game and learn how barn owls use their hearing to help them hunt in the dark.
Make a Sound Map
Use your sense of hearing to explore your outdoor space. Map the sounds you hear from a single spot. Repeat at different times of the day. This link is a good guide to making sound maps.
Investigating Owl Pellets
You may be lucky enough to find owl pellets. This helpful resource from RSPB is a great guide.
