Be an Expert: Collections

Be an Expert: Collections
10/8/2008

1. Collecting Vocabulary 5 Points
Define these words associated with collecting

numismatist
antique
collectible
philatelist
plangonologist
memorabilia
autograph
nostalgia
hobby
museum
packrat
flea market
motif
display
horde
classify
catalog

2. Inexpensive Collections 5 Points
Not all collections require large amounts of money to acquire.
Identify 15 different types of collections that would require little or no money.

Which ones are the most interesting to you?

3. My Collection 10 Points

What do you collect? ______________________

Write a short report giving a detailed description about your collection.

A short history of your collection

How did you get started collecting.

What do you enjoy about your collection?

What have you learned from your collection.?

4. Adding to Your Collection 5 Points
Explain how you have added to your collection.
Where do you get additional items for your collection?

5. Taking Care of Your Collection 5 Points
Explain the precautions you need to take to preserve your collection.
A. Handling

B. Cleaning

C. Storage

D. Special precautions for dampness, sun, or other weather conditions.

6. Displaying Your Collection 5 Points
How do you display your collection?

7. Hobby Events 10 Points
What events are available for a hobbyist of this collection?
A. Shows

B. Conventions

    C. Contests


    D. Meetings

8. What Its Worth 5 Points
If you were to sell your collection what would it be worth worth?

9. Groups 5 Points
Name and describe two groups from your collection.
Group

Group

10. Collection Terms 10 Points
List 10 terms that are commonly used in your collection and explain what they mean.

TERM	DEFINITION

11. Groups 5 Points
Name and describe two groups from your collection.

Group
Group

12. Organization 5 Points
Explain how your collection is organized.

13. Collection Periodicals 5 Points

Name any price guides that are used to value your collection.
Name any magazines or other printed material that are dedicated to your collection.

14. Grading Your Collection 5 Points
Explain how your collection is graded for:

Value

Physical Defects

Size

15. Collection Organizations 5 Points
List any national, state, or local association for collectors in your field of interest.

16. Identifying Your Collection 5 Points
How are items in your collection identified?

Identification Numbers?

Series?

Brand Names?

Special Identification Marks?

17. Best of the Rest 5 Points
What is the most valuable item in your collection?

18. In the Future 5 Points
What plans do you have for your collection in the future?

19. Collection Careers 5 Points
List 3 career opportunities that may be available to you involving your collection.

20. Find Out What Different Generations Collected? 10 Points
Interview people who grew up in different times: the forties, fifties, sixties, seventies and so on.
Interview two or three people in each decade.
Find out what they collected?
Ask what their friends collected.
What things do girls generally collect?
What things did guys collect?
What do they collect today?

21. Classroom Display 10 Points
Set up a display of your collection in the classroom.

22. Collection Talk 10 Points
Give a short talk about your collection.
When did you start collecting.
Why did you begin to collect what you do?

ONLINE RESOURCES

General Collecting Resources
Collectors' Information Bureau found at:
http://www.collectorsinfo.com/

Smithsonian Kids Collecting found at:
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/students/idealabs/amazing_collections.html

Types of Collections found at:
http://www.42explore.com/collect2.htm

Butterfly Collecting Resources
Butterflies and Moths of North America found at:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2098374_display-collectible-dolls.html

Butterfly Stores found at:
http://educationalscience.com/entosupplies.htm

Insect Collecting Supplies found at:
http://www.boneroom.com/insects/supplies.html

Starting a Collection found at:
http://www.insectcompany.com/main/howto.shtml

Comic Book Collecting Resources
Comic Book Collecting found at:
http://comicbookcollecting.net/

Comic Book Collecting 5-Day Course found at:
http://www.comic-book-collection-made-easy.com/5-day-course.html

Doll Collecting Resources
How to Display Collectible Dolls found at:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2098374_display-collectible-dolls.html

Rock Collecting Resources
How to Properly Label Rocks found at:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2041696_properly-label-rocks.html

Rock Collection Project found at:
http://rmfs1.ortn.edu/myschool/rking/web/rockc.doc

Rock, Mineral Fossil Collection Information found at:
http://ccjhs.shcsc.k12.in.us/7th%20Grade%20Science/Rock%20Collection.doc

Rocks and Minerals found at:
http://www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il.us/4th/kkhp/RocksandMinerals/rocks.html

Start Rock collecting found at:
http://geology.about.com/od/rockcollecting/Start_Rock_Collecting.htm

Starting and Managing a Rock Collection found at:
http://www.rockcollectorresources.com/

Sports Card Collecting Resources
A Beginner's Guide to Sports Card Collecting found at:
http://collectibles.about.com/od/sportscardcollecting/a/UCsportscards_5.htm

The Sports Card Collectors Guide to Trading on the Internet found at:
http://www.sportscardfun.com/sports-cards-book.asp

Topps found at:
http://www.topps.com/