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 Critter Highlight - Black Mollies (Poecilia sphenops)
The Black Molly is a popular freshwater fish that is known for its hardy nature and easy breeding. They are a peaceful fish that can be kept in community tanks, but they can become aggressive if overcrowded.
Black Mollies are omnivores and will eat a variety of foods, including flakes, live food, and frozen food. They are relatively easy to care for and make a good beginner fish.
The lifespan of a black molly fish is typically 3 to 5 years, but with proper care, they can live up to 7 years.
Black Molly Facts:
- Black mollies are a type of live bearer, meaning that they give birth to live young.
- They are native to Central America and Mexico.
- They can grow to be up to 5 inches long.
- Furthermore, they are not picky about water conditions and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and pH levels.
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 Structure and Functions Kit
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This month's spotlight is on the "Structure and Functions Kit". This kit is a 2- week check-out and includes the following:
- Learning activities, including "Tracking Bingo"
- Critters of Texas books
- Animal Skulls & Bones instructional brochure
- Animal track rubbing plates and stamps
- Core information reference books
This kit explores animals and their ability to adapt and function in the environment. It can be a behavioral or a structural trait.
Also covers how to identify animals based on their tracks and/or bone structure.
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About Living Science
Our goal is to positively impact student learning through high quality materials & customer service.
For PUBLIC and PRIVATE/CHARTER school districts that have joined our CO-OP PROGRAM, the Living Science Center provides a variety of materials such as living organisms and non-living items giving teachers the ability to integrate into their lessons creating a fun, hands-on learning experience for students.
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Living Science Shade House
The Living Science Shade House is located behind building 2. The focal point of the Shade House is the Turtle Pond which is the home to over 40 Red Slider Turtles. These turtles are checked out on a 2 week basis to those schools which are members of our CO-OP PROGRAM.
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Available Materials
 Orders must be placed ONLINE before 3 p.m., 48 hours prior to delivery or 24 hours prior to pickup.
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Labor Day, September 4
Thanksgiving, November 22-24
Winter Break, December 20-January 2
M.L. King Day, January 15
Spring Break, March 11-15
Good Friday, March 29
Battle of Flowers, April 26
Memorial Day, May 27
Independence Day, July 4
Holiday Cut Off Dates Reminder
Thanksgiving Break
The last day to order any 2 week check out animals before Thanksgiving Break will be Friday, November 3, 2023. We will resume deliveries on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
Winter Holiday Break
The last day to order any 2 week check out animals before Winter Holiday Break will be Friday, December 1, 2023. We will resume deliveries on Tuesday, January 4, 2024.
Spring Break
The last day to order any 2 week check out animals before Spring Break will be Friday, February 23, 2024. We will resume deliveries on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
End of Year (Summer Break)
The last day to order any 2 week check out animals before End of Year will be Friday, May 10, 2024.
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Deliveries & Returns Information
Living materials are delivered within Region 20 by the ESC-20 Living Science Van on a weekly basis. Non Region 20 schools should check with their Regional Service Centers for delivery schedule.
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