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Intermediate Perch Dissection

Completed by 67 learners
Ages 11-15
Live One-Time Class
In this one-time intermediate course, students will learn to dissect a perch (fish) specimen following along step-by-step with the teacher. Previous dissection classes with me or dissection experience on their own is a prerequisite.
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Meets once
1-7 learners per class
45 min

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours
Assessment
Learn progress is assessed through the dissection technique during class. No tests are given.

Class Experience

Intermediate Level
Perch are an intermediate dissection specimen....as such, you must have taken Beginning Dissection with me, a Beginner dissection specimen class (Earthworm, Starfish, Clam), or have previous dissection experience. The perch is a ray-finned fish with teeth! This begins our foray into vertebrate animals as previously our specimens have been part of the invertebrate family. They have a thorough circulatory system as well as an interesting swim bladder we will be discussing. 

At the beginning of class, we will review the dissection kit tools and their uses. We will also observe the external anatomy of the preserved perch before beginning the dissection. As the dissection begins, students can expect to observe the spinal cord, swim bladder, ear canal, heart, liver, intestines, gills, and brain. We will continue to discuss the terms dorsal, ventral, anterior, and posterior in terms of each specimen. 

Students need to have either taken Beginning Dissection or have previously used a dissection kit in order to take this class. If they have not, please take my Beginning Dissection class prior to this one. Dissection tools are sharp! Your student must be able to maturely handle these tools during class. 

Recommended Order of Dissection Classes: 
Beginning Dissection
Beginner Earthworm Dissection
Beginner Starfish Dissection
Beginner Clam Dissection
Intermediate Crafish Dissection
Intermediate Perch Dissection
Intermediate Frog Dissection
Advanced Pig Dissection

Students also need to have their own dissection kit, preserved perch specimen, and a clean place to perform the dissection. Some students also prefer to wear gloves while dissecting as well. 

Please note, fewer numbers of students may result in a shortened class time. 

There will be no refunds issued for a student(s) missing class.

Learning Goals

Students will be able to name standard dissection tools.
Students will be able to perfect dissection techniques.
Students will be able to observe the internal and external anatomy of a preserved perch (fish) specimen.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Dissection tools are sharp and as such, your student must be mature enough to handle them on their own by your estimation. Reproductive organs are also a part of a preserved perch and will be part of the organ system that students dissect. Students will be able to determine the sex of their specimen.
Supply List
Students will need a dissection kit and a preserved perch specimen. I have included the link to Home Science Tools which has a cheap standard kit for $5.60 (at the time of this writing). Amazon also has a couple for approximately $10. I personally recommend Home Science Tools. Not only is that where I purchase all of my dissection specimens but I have found them to be the most cost effective for these items. 
I have also included the link to Home Science Tools perch specimen which is $3.45 at the time of this writing.
Students may prefer to have disposable gloves on when dissecting. They also need a clean area to dissect (on a plate, cutting board, paper towels.)
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Western Governors University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Missouri Southern State University
I was a middle school science teach for 10 years and in that time, have lead hundreds of students through many dissections including the hot dog, earthworms, clams, crayfish, and sharks. In my college Zoology class, I was the only student to successfully extract the entire spinal nerve of a crayfish that the professor had ever had! I find dissections fascinating and a good stepping stone for any student interested in anatomy, physiology, zoology, or college sciences. 

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