Something Fishy Overdue

Use this kit to learn fun facts about fish. Take an up close look at fish anatomy by studying the fish skeleton included. Then, investigate the form and function of three different types of fish: a young trout, a skate, and a grouper. Participants can make and take their own fish print with them.

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Recommended audience: Ages 7 to adult

*This kit is a nice complement to our Under the Sea exhibit.

In this kit: Includes three different fish (young trout, skate and grouper), three tubes of block printing ink (silver, blue, dark yellow), an ink brayer (rubber roller for spreading printing ink), three plastic plates for spreading ink using the brayer, descriptions of each fish, and complete directions. All materials are conveniently packaged in a useful storage box. Includes three saltwater fish (jack, opaleye, squirrelfish), Includes three different fish (green sunfish, young carp, young salmon).

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