Program Flyer: Meet the Scientist: Mammal Diversity and Museum Collections
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Content Provider
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Contact Information
Patrick McShea
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Content Provider
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Contact Information
Patrick McShea
4400 Forbes ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
United StatesPhone: (412) 622-3292
Fax: (412) 622-3419
Program Type
Individual Program
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Primary Disciplines
Career Education, Sciences
Secondary Disciplines
Problem Solving, Technology/Information Science
Career Education, Sciences
Secondary Disciplines
Problem Solving, Technology/Information Science
Program Description
As members of the mammal class, we share our scientific category with some 4,000 other species. At Carnegie Museum of Natural History, the amazing diversity of this group is represented in a research collection of more than 117,000 specimens, making it one of the top ten mammal collections in the Western Hemisphere. Although this collection, which includes study skins, skeletons, and fluid-preserved tissue, is global in scope, its strength is in North American mammals. During this interactive program Collection Manager Suzanne McLaren will discuss the collection's importance and visually review some of its highlights.
As members of the mammal class, we share our scientific category with some 4,000 other species. At Carnegie Museum of Natural History, the amazing diversity of this group is represented in a research collection of more than 117,000 specimens, making it one of the top ten mammal collections in the Western Hemisphere. Although this collection, which includes study skins, skeletons, and fluid-preserved tissue, is global in scope, its strength is in North American mammals. During this interactive program Collection Manager Suzanne McLaren will discuss the collection's importance and visually review some of its highlights.
Program Format
1.This program begins with a review of the physical characteristics of mammals.2.Examples of the various forms of specimens in the mammal collection will then be presented.3. A variety of unusual mammals will be presented along with information about their natural habitats.4. A discussion about how scientist use the mammal collection will conclude the formal presentation. 5.Time will be provided for questions and answers.
1.This program begins with a review of the physical characteristics of mammals.2.Examples of the various forms of specimens in the mammal collection will then be presented.3. A variety of unusual mammals will be presented along with information about their natural habitats.4. A discussion about how scientist use the mammal collection will conclude the formal presentation. 5.Time will be provided for questions and answers.
Objectives
As a participant in this program, a student will:- list the physical characteristis of mammals;- develop an appreciation for the role of natural history collections in biological research;
As a participant in this program, a student will:- list the physical characteristis of mammals;- develop an appreciation for the role of natural history collections in biological research;
National Standards to which this program aligns
Content Standard C: Life ScienceC4. Structure and function in living systems (5-8)C5. Reproduction and heredity (5-8)
Content Standard C: Life ScienceC4. Structure and function in living systems (5-8)C5. Reproduction and heredity (5-8)
Program Length
one hour
one hour
Program Dates/Times 10/1/08 11:00 - Noon EDT
Registration Deadline 9/20/08
This is a special event offered on one date this fall.
This is a special event offered on one date this fall.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $150.00
Interactive Cost: $150.00
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Cancellation Policy
There is no charge for programs cancelled due to nature - i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.
There is no charge for programs cancelled due to nature - i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.
Is video taping allowed?
No
No
The Provider broadcasts over ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 128 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 384 KIP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Minimum Broadcast Speed: 128 KMaximum Broadcast Speed: 384 K
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Minimum Broadcast Speed: 128 KMaximum Broadcast Speed: 384 K