Freshwater Fish Lesson Plans

Students investigate the many varieties of both tropical and freshwater fish, and find out about the anatomy of these creatures. They explore biodiversity in bodies of water, including information about coral reefs, and study the effects of people on these environments and the fish that live in them.

First graders set-up and observe an aquarium. In this fresh water lesson plan, 1st graders complete a worksheet to record the changes in the water and effects on the fish in their fish tank. Students make predictions and changes in their aquarium system. Students research their fish need to survive.

Students explore relict species. In this ancialine cave lesson, students identify relict species associated with anchialine caves, and explain the importance of preserving anchialine caves and species.

Students explore the different types of vertebrates found in their area. In this environmental science lesson, students perform a case study on the Common Raven. They analyze data collected from research and create charts and graphs.

Students test tap water for hardness and mineral content. In this environmental science lesson, students identify the different stages of the water cycle. They classify plant and animals according to the rules of taxonomy.

Students investigate the social, economic and environmental consequences that might result from Arctic climate change. Students identify and discuss at least three consequences.

Students examine the impact of a major climate change in the Arctic Ocean on the rest of the world. They use the Internet to research the Arctic region and the wildlife that lives there.

Students discuss how changes in the climate and weather can affect change in their own lives. For this climate change lesson plan, students use an atlas and answer short answer questions.

The class will make observations to determine how environment has shaped the way particular birds and fish eat. They will view a series of photographs, read two short articles, and then consider how food availability has determined how each bird or fish has evolved in their particular habitat. Included are articles, worksheets, web links, and images for students to explore.

Students analyze and record major events that occur in the development of medaka fish eggs from fertilization to hatching. In small group, students describe the processes involved, creating a timeline of the major events in the development process.