Animal Science

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Animal Science STEM Kit contents

Age range
4+ | PreK+

As children explore and examine the fascinating specimens, replicas, and X-rays in this kit, they'll feel just like real scientists making incredible discoveries! With specimens from five different animal classes- mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, and sea life- this kit is a great introduction to zoology.

*Two kits available

Contents

  • Hands-On Science Specimen Centers by Lakeshore Learning
    • Birds
      • Image
        Birds Specimen Center contents
      • Owl Skull Replica
      • Peacock Feather
      • Sparrow Nest Replica
      • Crow Tracks Fossil Replica
      • Falcon X-Ray
      • Magnifier
      • 5 Photo Cards with Facts
    • Insects
      • Image
        Insects Specimen Center contents
      • Laminated Butterfly
      • Dragonfly Fossil Replica
      • Stag Beetle in Acrylic
      • Silkworm Cocoon in Acrylic
      • Honeycomb
      • Magnifier
      • 5 Photo Cards with Facts
    • Mammals
      • Image
        Mammals Specimen Center contents
      • Beaver Skull Replica
      • Hippo Tooth Replica
      • Bear Claw Replica
      • Bobcat Tracks Fossil Replica
      • Fruit Bat X-Ray
      • Magnifier
      • 5 Photo Cards with Facts
    • Reptiles
      • Image
        Reptiles Specimen Center contents
      • Crocodile Tooth Replica
      • Snapping Turtle Shell Replica
      • Iguana Skull Replica
      • Lizard Fossil Replica
      • Rattlesnake X-Ray
      • Magnifier
      • 5 Photo Cards with Facts
    • Sea Life
      • Image
        Sea Life Specimen Center contents
      • Sea Sponge
      • Sea Star
      • Stingray Jaw Replica
      • Piranha Fossil Replica
      • Shark Tooth Replica
      • Magnifier
      • 5 Photo Cards with Facts
  • Animal X-Ray Set
    • 14 X-Rays
    • 14 Reference Pictures
    • Teacher/Parent Guide
  • Guess in 10 Trivia Game by Animal Planet
    • Guess in 10 is all about asking intelligent questions to guess what's shown on the game cards. Think hard, ask Yes/No questions, use your clues wisely, and be the first player or team to win seven game cards! 
    • 2-6 Players or 2 Teams
    • Ages 6+
    • 50 Game Cards
    • 6 Clue Cards
    • Instruction Manual
  • 3 Books
    • Animal Encyclopedia by Dr. Lucy Spelman (National Geographic)
    • Animal! The Animal Kingdom As You've Never Seen It Before by John Woodward (Smithsonian)
    • Bones: An Inside Look at the Animal Kingdom by Jules Howard, illustrated by Chervelle Fryer
  • 11 Ohio Division of Wildlife Field Guides
    • Amphibians of Ohio
    • Butterflies & Skippers of Ohio
    • Common Bees & Wasps of Ohio
    • Freshwater Snails of Ohio
    • Mammals of Ohio
    • Millipedes of Ohio
    • Owls of Ohio
    • Raptors of Ohio
    • Sport Fish of Ohio
    • Warblers of Ohio
    • Waterbirds of Ohio

 

This STEM Kit was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.