Clearinghouse for K-12 teachers
Cute, Cuddly, and Fascinating
Most students can identify with mammals, but can they identify the local mammal species? Do they know what makes an animal a mammal? Do they understand how the lives of mammals interface with other organisms, including humans?
The American Society of Mammalogists shares with fellow scientists in other disciplines a concern for the science literacy of our country's youth, and would like to help. We can provide assistance in:
- locating a local mammalogist to:
- speak to your class
- acquire live mammals from your local habitat
- construct mammal "units" to meet your specific needs
- consult for science fair projects dealing with mammals
- learn about possible summer opportunities to participate in mammal research (students or teachers)
- acquiring slides of mammals from around the world
- awards for science fair projects on mammals
- career opportunities in mammalogy
For assistance, contact the ASM Public Education Committee
c/o Barbara J. Shaw
Cramer Hall 17M
Portland State University
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751
360-513-7916 (cell)
e-mail: edmunds@pdx.edu
Our goal is to establish a clearing house for mammal - related activities which will educate/entertain your students. To this end, descriptions and comments on activities that you have already tried will be gratefully accepted.