Fish Families
Topics: Adaptations Anatomy Fish Structure and Function
Skills: Classification Compare and Contrast Observation Small group work
Grade Levels: Grades 3-5 Grades 6-8 Grades K-2
Resource Types: Kits
Settings: Indoors
Minnesota boasts 160 fish species (141 of which are native) grouped into 27 fish families (25 native). Scientists classify fish into families depending on physical characteristics, physiology, genetics, and evolutionary history. In this activity, students learn how fish are classified and about the number of fish families in Minnesota. In a group exercise, students learn the key physical characteristics of five important Minnesota game fish families.
Credit: DNR MinnAqua Program - Get in the Habitat Leader's Guide
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