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9A Living Collections

Guide 9A

Living Collections

Maintaining organisms for study.

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In this guide we practice learning from collections of living organisms.

Video Overview

We will begin with this guide overview video.

You can select the closed captioning “cc” option if you would like to see the text.

Living Collections Guide Contents

Complete all four of these sections before taking the quiz and making your media piece.

Living Collections Objectives

Aquarium

List the characteristics of fish that distinguish them from other vertebrate animals; link what can be learned at a fish hatchery to the basic requirements of a home fish tank; and describe the significance and life cycle of anadromous salmon.


Zoo

Provide characteristics of zoo experiences, including commonly featured activities, habitats, and species; list the key structures and behaviors of species in Family Felidae; and describe considerations in developing and maintaining a group of diverse animal species.

Aviary

Provide examples of different bird Orders you are likely to encounter in the field; list characteristic field markings used to identify birds; and describe techniques that can be used to attract and maintain “backyard” birds.

Arboretum

Provide examples of different types of arboretums including the functions they serve; identify different parts of a cross-section of a tree stem and provide examples of different types of wood; and distinguish between different structures used to classify trees.

Living Collections Product Page

Look ahead to the products (quiz & media piece) you will be making after completing this guide’s four activity pages.

Living Collections Resource Page

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