SHRI SHIVAJI SCIENCE COLLEGE, AMRAVATI
DBT STAR COLLEGE PROJECT ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY REPORT
Zoological Museum Study Program: An Introduction of Animal Classification, Taxidermy & Preserved Animals.
Activity Dates: 28/09/2024
Type of Activity: Outreach Activity
Organizing Department: Department of Zoology
Program Coordinators: Dr. G. A. Wagh, Dr. S. V. Gawande, Dr. A. R. Rajoria
Head of the Department: Dr. J. D. Dhote
External Collaborator (if any): Nil
Objectives:
- An Introduction of Animal Systematic, Taxidermy & Preserved Animal Study
- To raise scientific awareness among students regarding Museum study
- To acquaint students about basic animal classification.
- To provide information about Non-chordata, chordata and preserved specimens.
- To create a sense of understanding and appreciation towards our rich local faunal diversity.
No of Beneficieries: 81
Classes Involved: School Students of 8th & 9th Standard
Venue of the Activity: Department of Zoology, Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati
Activity Report:
Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati is making its valuable contribution in creating bright citizens by achieving the comprehensive development, heritage and cultural progress of the country. Continuing this tradition, Department of Zoology under DBT Star Project Scheme 2024 has organized a “Zoological Museum Study Program: An Introduction of Animal Classification, Taxidermy & Preserved Animals” for school students of 8th & 9th standard on 28th September 2024 (Saturday) at the Department of Zoology, Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati. This student visit aimed to raise scientific awareness among students as well as information regarding animal classification, taxidermy, and preserved specimens, which we believe will significantly inspire young minds towards understanding and appreciating our rich faunal diversity. A total of 5 schools viz. Shri Ganeshdas Rathi high School; Shri Shivaji Ideal School; Golden Kids High School; Shivaji Multipurpose high school, Govt. Girls High School were selected with 10-15 students from 8th & 9th standard accompanied with 1or 2 teachers.
The program was organized by incharge teachers- Dr. Shubhangi Gawande and Dr. Anuradha Rajoria and was exhibited in following different stations:
Station I- Information about non-chordata with examples by Dr. Shubhangi Gawande
Station II- Information about chordata with examples by Dr. Anuradha Rajoria
Station III- Osteology (Study of Bones) by Dr. Sujata Kawade
Station IV- Classification and Taxidermy by Dr. Gajanan Wagh
Station V- Visit to Museum and Taxidermy by Dr. Gayatri Hande
Station VI- Information about Local Faunal Diversity by Mr. Pratik Chaudhary
The program started sharply at 10.00am by welcoming the students with their accompanying teachers in presence of the whole teaching and non-teaching staff of zoology department, by offering them flowers after which Dr. G. A. Wagh, Department DBT Coordinator, gave an introduction of the study programme and highlighted the importance of this study programme in creating as well as spreading knowledge and awareness of the resources which we have in the department w.r.t Museum, non-chordata, chordate, taxidermy and local faunal diversity documentation to school students. A total of 81 students from 5 schools were registered in the visit. Students were divided in groups and were directed towards different stations.
Station I- Information about non-chordata: Dr. Shubhangi Gawande, handled station I and described the Invertebrates or non-chordata with examples from respective phylum (Protozoa, Porifera, Coelenterata, Platyhelminthes, Aschelminthes, Annelida, Arthropoda, Mollusca & Echinodermata) with specimen and related materials.
Station II- Information about chordate: This station was explained by Dr. Anuradha Rajoria. Dr. Rajoria explained the classes within chordata with examples (Hemichordata, Pisces, Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves & Mammalia) with specimen and related materials.
Station III- Osteology (Study of Bones): Dr. Sujata Kawade handled this station and explained axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton to students with the help of bones and related cards.
Station IV- Classification and Taxidermy: Dr. Gajanan Wagh explained the animal classification and the process of stuffed animal preservation by taxidermy technique with the help of PowerPoint presentation.
Station V- Visit to Museum: Dr. Gayatri Hande, detailed the students about the number of specimens present in the Zoological Museum, their preservation in formalin, 70% alcohol and stuffing. Dr. Hande used the material provided in the form of cards, barcodes etc. to brief the students.
Station VI- Information about Local Faunal Diversity: Mr. Pratik Chaudhary displayed the material prepared on the local faunal diversity including Butterfly, Dragonfly, Invertebrates, insect and birds. He explained about the habit and habitat of different types of animals including Butterfly, insects and birds.
Students enjoyed and grasped the information provided at different stations. This one day museum visit program was conducted under the guidance of Dr. J. D. Dhote, Prof. & Head, Department of Zoology and Dr. G. A. Wagh, Prof. & Departmental DBT Coordinator. Department of Zoology prepared had some materials in the form of booklets, caps, batch, Geometrical pouches and refreshment which were distributed to the students and accompanying teachers. As review, feedback form for teachers about this study programme were circulated and collected. In the presence of Dr. J. D. Dhote, Prof. & Head, Department of Zoology; Dr. G. A. Wagh, Prof. & Departmental DBT Coordinator, Dr. S. V. Gawande, Asstt. Prof. & Program Incharge; Dr. A. R. Rajoria, Asstt. Prof. & Program Incharge; Dr. G. D. Hande, Asstt. Prof.; Dr. P. M. Ramteke, Asstt. Prof. and Dr. S. J. Kawade, Asstt. Prof., this spectacular Zoological Museum Study Program: An Introduction of Animal Classification, Taxidermy & Preserved Animals came to end with group photo.
Outcomes:
- School Teacher & students acquire the knowledge of Animal Classification, taxidermy.
- Students got scientific awareness among students regarding Museum study.
- Students learn about basic animal classification
- Students got information about Non-chordata, chordata, and preserved specimens
- Students also learnt about our rich Local faunal diversity
Photos:
 1. Dr. S. V. Gawande explaining Station I- Information about Invertebrates |  2. Dr. A. R. Rajoria giving information about chordate at station II |
 3. Dr. S. J. Kawade briefing about Osteology (Bones study) at station III |  4. Dr. G. A. Wagh explaining animal classification and taxidermy at station IV |
 5. Dr. G. D. Hande giving information about Museum at station V |  6. Mr. Pratik Chaudhary briefing about Local Faunal Diversity at station VI |
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