THE STUDY OF ANIMALS (Grades 3-8)
This is a Certificate Course.
You will be awarded a Wildlife Studies 'certificate of program completion' after obtaining a grade of 80% or higher.


SECTION I:   Learning about nature through firsthand observation is the focus of these fascinating, well-organized titles. This series offer experiments, activities, and suggestions for field trips and collecting specimens. Invertebrate Zoology outlines ways to identify and study such species as earthworms, leeches, sponges, crayfish, etc., each within its specific habitat. Among the projects discussed in Marine Biology are setting up a saltwater aquarium, shell collecting, exploring a salt marsh, and starting a pressed seaweed collection or herbarium. Copious full-color photographs of the highlighted animal and plant life and of students at the Children's School of Science at Woods Hole, Massachusetts, on their investigational excursions are instructive and make the discussions all the more meaningful. Common-sense safety advice and addresses of biological supply companies are provided. These series entries are excellent resources


SECTION II:   An appealing hands-on introduction to natural science. Each of the 102 experiments is easy, uses safe and mostly readily available household supplies, and is fun at the same time. Divided into seasonal sections, the activities have catchy titles, state hypotheses, list materials, lay out procedures, and finish with clear explanations. Among the noteworthy investigations are: how duck feathers react to water, how mountains are formed, what keeps a seal from freezing in icy weather, whether ants prefer sugar or aspertame, and more. Clear but undistinguished pen-and-ink drawings appear on every page. A useful glossary, addresses of science organizations, and an extensive list for further reading are appended. An entertaining addition that will encourage youngsters to consider the wonders around them.

SECTION III:   This fun-filled series guides young readers through a multitude of career possibilities based on their specific interests and skills and links their talents to a wide variety of actual professions. Each book is filled with engaging text and playful illustrations that present a wide variety of career themes and options. Coverage begins with a set of questions designed to help students discover who they are, what they like to do, and what they do best. Highly motivational, and just plain fun, students learn how to link their interests to actual professions. It includes:
Careers profiled in this series include: Agribusiness Consultant, Animal Trainer, Arborist; Botanist, Entomologist, Farmer, Hydrologist, Land Surveyor, Marine Biologist, Merchant Mariner, Park Ranger, Pet Groomer, Recycling Entrepreneur, Veterinarian, and Zoologist.    a creative approach to their topic while offering a world of interesting careers for future job seekers. After taking an occupational-interest quiz, students learn about 15 occupations from veterinarian to recycling entrepreneur. In each chapter, they meet a specialist (arborist, botanist, entomologist, hydrologist, marine biologist, zoologist, etc.) and learn about the person's first paying job and current position. Each chapter also features hands-on activities related to that career, suggested reading, Web sites, and related organizations. The tone is friendly and light. Several underlying messages are repeated: education is important, math is a component of many jobs, it's never too early to start planning one's future, and girls are not limited to a small menu of professions. Advice on how to interview local practitioners and set up job-shadowing experiences is valuable. Black-and-white photos and drawings appear throughout. A well-organized, creative look at exploring occupations.


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