Junior Curators at the Biology Specimen Museum (X009) is an Enrichment Programme Unit for students who are interested in the conservation of specimens.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit, students should be able to:
- catalogue specimens for easy reference
- identify the major animal and plant groups to which the specimen belongs
- apply basic conservation skills in preservation of wet mounted specimens
- show visitors round the museum
- give relevant information about the museum specimens to visitors.
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21st century skills addressed in the unit:
- Numeracy
- Scientific literacy
- ICT literacy
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Curiosity
- Initiative
- Persistence
- Adaptability
- Social & Cultural awareness
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Duration and frequency of sessions
Typically one hour twice a week.
Total duration of the EPU
50 hours
Proposed day and time
The sessions will take place in accordance with availabilities of the timetables of students and the tutors involved.
Marks earned
Maximum marks possibly earned in this EPU: 25 marks
Further details
The students involved will have a 2 hr introductory session, 22 hrs of service at the Biology Specimen Museum and finally 1 hr of conclusion and evaluation of the experience. During the hours of service, students are expected to catalogue specimens for easy reference, identify the major animal and plant groups to which the specimen belongs, apply basic conservation skills in preservation of wet mounted specimens, show visitors round the museum and give relevant information about the museum specimens to visitors.
Additional benefits
May be used as an SOK project subject to the approval of the SOK Coordinator. The Junior Curators may also be involved in voluntary work with other local museums.
Conditions
- A maximum of 10 students are required to run the unit.
- Students must register through the link below. However, the registration to the unit is through an interview once you apply below.
- Advanced level biology students shall be given preference.
- Students must bring their lab coats, safety spectacles and their own device (laptop or tablet) for data compiling.
Registration/Participation fees
No registration/participation fees are envisaged.
EP Coordinators
Ms Petra Paula Spiteri
