Guide 9B
Museums & Libraries
Collections of objects for further study
In this guide we are learning from collections of stored knowledge about nature.
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Museums & Libraries Guide Contents
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Museums & Libraries Objectives
Natural History
Define natural history and describe what you would expect to find in a natural history museum; provide examples of organisms that live in extreme habitats; and list the conditions that may support life beyond Earth.
Collections
List the different types of commonly kept nature collections and explain their roles in science learning; provide characteristics and examples of contemporary nature collecting; and explain why different types of displays are an important link between collections and learning.
Galleries
Provide examples of how the arts play a significant role in learning about the natural world; identify different types of flowers and explain how their structures relate to pollination; and describe the characteristics of flowers that attract specific animal pollinators.
Libraries
Provide examples of primary and secondary sources of information; outline a strategy for locating science information from a variety of resources, including how to cite sources; and generate a “bucket list” of experiences and collections for continued science learning that builds on course outcomes.
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