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This activity (page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: California Fish) is a full inquiry investigation into environmental adaptation. Groups of learners will observe fish at a zoo, aquarium, or fish store and categorize which way the mouth of each identified fish faces. Based on observations made while the fish are fed and additional research, conclusions should be developed about how the fish fits into its environment. This activity can be used to teach learners about the importance of writing good notes while making observations. Relates to linked video, DragonflyTV GPS: California Fish.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Field Trip
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- fish identification guide
- notebook
- access to an aquarium with many different fish, or to a pet store that carries a variety of fish
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Animals
- Classification
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Ecology
- Ecosystems
- Populations
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Evolution
- Evidence for Evolution
- Mechanisms of Evolution
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Diversity of Life
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
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Data Analysis and Probability
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- About Inquiry
- Asking Questions
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- read
- be mobile
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Culture, ethnicity, and gender
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Girls
- Highlights STEM opportunities for this group
- Identifies role models or mentors in STEM fields from this group
- Uses inclusive images of people from this group
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
- DragonflyTV GPS: California Fish
- The Tropical Tank Fish Index
- 41 Amazing And Cool Freshwater Fish For Your Tank
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Source Collection
- DragonflyTV
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Twin Cities Public Television, Inc., 2006
Funding Source:
- National Science Foundation, 436260