Last week I had the opportunity to volunteer with the Middle School Academy held through ANSEP at the UAA campus. I joined the students on a day they were taking classes in genetics, ecology, hydrology, and dissection. I volunteered in the dissection lab and led three small groups through their exploration of a rainbow trout. Each kid had their own fish and we worked together to identify all the external and internal body parts of the fish. Some of the kids were really into the dissections, while others were not. However, they all participated and learned a lot. After the clean up, the students completed their dissection worksheets and were given the chance to check out some other previously dissected creatures.
To learn more about what ANSEP is all about and all the opportunities they offer check out their website!
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