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Moravian Academy in Action
Science in Action: Students Explore Anatomy, Ecology, and Zoology
Our seventh-grade Life Science students recently took part in a hands-on lab that brought together the disciplines of anatomy and physiology, ecology, and zoology. In this engaging dissection of owl pellets, students used lab tools and dissection techniques to extract and analyze skeletal remains, ultimately reconstructing the bones to determine what rodent the owl had consumed.
More than a study of animal anatomy, the lab offered a meaningful exploration of food chains and predator-prey relationships, encouraging students to connect ecological systems with the structural biology of organisms. Working collaboratively with lab partners, students deepened their understanding of how anatomical structures support life and behavior in the animal kingdom.
As a culminating experience in the Life Science curriculum, this lab serves as a bridge to for final unit of the year—Diversity of Life—where students explore five major sub branches of biology: microbiology, botany, zoology, anatomy and physiology, and ecology. This unit provides a broad foundation and introduces students to the range of biology electives available in the Upper School, sparking curiosity and helping them begin to explore their scientific interests.
Through experiences like this, Moravian Academy students build essential skills in critical thinking, collaboration, and scientific inquiry—preparing them for continued success in the sciences and beyond.
