Fish Structure and Function
Topics: Fish NGSS Scientific Process Structure and Function
Skills: Modeling Observation
Grade Levels: Grades 3-5 Grades 6-8
Resource Types: Kits
Settings: Indoors
Fish exist in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors. Unique characteristics called adaptations help them survive in their watery environments. In Part 1, two student volunteers “dress” in the unique features of predator and prey fish. In Part 2, the class decides what a local lake or river environment might be like in the year 4000. Each student then designs a fish with adaptations suited to this habitat of the future.
Minnesota Science Standards: 5.4.1.1.1, 7.1.1.2.4, 7.4.2.1.2, 7.4.4.1.2
Next Generation Science Standards: Crosscutting Concepts: Structure and Function
Examining Fish Structure and Function Lesson Plan
Credit: Science Institute 2014-2015/MN DNR MinnAqua Program
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