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Each learner will need to purchase their own lamprey. The specific kit needed can be found at this website:
 <https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/lamprey-18-28-inches-plain-specimen/>. 

The lamprey dissection guide needed can be found at https://www.deltabio.com/lamprey/895-3661-disection-guide-lamprey.html#/634-pack_of-1.

Some kind of eyewear (glasses, goggles, etc.) is recommended. If you wish you can purchase child goggles at: <https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/safety-impact-goggles-child-size/>.  

The lamprey fish will need to be dissected on some kind of area so you can purchase a styrofoam dissecting tray if you wish at <https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/dissecting-tray-styrofoam/>. 

Dissecting tools are also needed so if you do not have one, you may purchase a kit at <https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/advanced-dissecting-tools/>. Additional hand-outs will be provided.


The information below is from the first supplier listed above:

"...students are able to remember and understand complex concepts more deeply and longer-term. Studying some animal anatomy can even give students a better understanding of human anatomy...As students activate many of their senses while dissecting an animal, their memory (or recall) increases, which helps boost their overall academic performance. Students who pursue careers in biology (including researchers, medical doctors, and teachers) will benefit from remembering dissection details...Doing an activity, like an animal dissection, brings some FUN into the home or classroom, encourages student participation, and teaches important life concepts... [M]ost of our animal suppliers use formalin to embalm their dissection specimens. Formalin is a colorless and (mostly) odorless solution of formaldehyde in water. You’ll notice that many customer reviews mention the “no-smell” smell of our specimens! We understand that humane practices are a concern for many when it comes to dissection. It is important for us to communicate that source most of our dissection specimens from companies in the United States. Because of this, most of our suppliers are subject to inspections and compliance orders from the US Department of Agriculture, under the Animal Welfare Act. In addition, many of the animals used for educational dissections are often the byproducts of other industries. For example, fetal pigs come from pork manufacturers and skinned minks come from fur ranches. Rather than sending the bodies of these animals to the landfill, suppliers use them for educational purposes."

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Learners will be dissecting their own dead animal specimens and therefore should be aware of this fact.