The world of animals

Objective

Acquire a good knowledge of animals in their natural habitat, as well as the hunting, escaping and the predatory strategies of the various animals.

Theoretical part

Throughout the observation of the animals, will be illustrated the typical characteristic of predatory animals. It will be explained the importance and utility of living in a herd and the delicate balance between predators and preys.

Practical part

Comparison among cranium, teeth and traces to recognize carnivores, herbivores and rodents. Imprint tracks realization.

Target

primary school

Microcosm

Objective

Explore the world of insects, learn the role of insects in the various ecosystems.

Theoretical part

Introduction to the world of arthropods, observing the life-size models and specimen of entomological collection. Will be studied the similarities and differences among the various insects, the survival strategies and will be shown how some species play an important role in the world of men.

Practical part

Direct observation of colonial insects’ life, building of a small model of an insect in its habitat.

Target

primary school III-IV-V grades

From Glaciation to the first Humans

Objective

Learn the most important geological events during the last 6 million years, included the appearance of the human being on the earth.

Theoretical part

Will be analyzed the recent geological events, studied the geological phases which caused glaciations, the Australopithecus’ appearance up to the genus Homo. Will be explained which materials has been used by first humans as utensils.

Practical part

Will be analyzed the flint knapping, leather processing, fire ignition.

Target

primary school III-IV-V grade

Visited guides to the Zoological Museum

Objective

Learn the dichotomous key to classify the different living organisms.

Course

Accompanying by a guide, we’ll move around the different areas of Zoological museum where we can observe the taxidermized animal as feline, mammal, invertebrate, bird, reptile and fish from all over the world. Some of our areas offer diorama reconstructions of the environment where tigers, lions and bears are exposed.

There is, under construction, a diorama exposing the typical fauna of Tuscany.

The visit is about 1 hour and 30 long.

Target

nursery school primary school high-school
Rete muse ale della Valdera

Valdera Musei

Rete museale della Valdera

Regione Toscana

Regione

Toscana
Comune di Capannoli

Municipalilty of

Capannoli
Terre di Pisa

Terre di Pisa

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