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Biological Science is the study of life and living organisms.
Learn about the stages in the development of an egg embryo. Members may hatch eggs and study the development at regular intervals, preserve embryos and make reports.
Learn to collect, identify, and possibly mount insects. Learn about insect's individual traits and habitats, and their relationship with humans in their uses and control.
Learn about marine biology including plant and animal life in the ocean. Marine science focuses on biological aspects of the ocean while oceanography focuses on the geological and meteorology aspects.
Learn about the range of behavior and characteristics of a normal animal. Learn about diseases, their causes and prevention, and precautions to control those diseases that affect humans.
Veterinary Science project sheet (PDF, 233.4 KB)
The goal of this project is to teach participants how to keep themselves and their animals safe in a variety of situations.
Biosecurity project sheet (PDF, 273.7 KB)
Learn about animals, their classification and physical traits. May include learning about habitats and animal interactions with humans.
Animal Welfare Proficiencies in 4-H
Biosecurity in 4-H Animal Science
Pre-harvest food safety in 4-H Animal Science
Please contact Erica Pettey at eapettey@ucanr.edu.