Tuna Lesson Plans

Students explore the concept of supply and demand.  In this supply and demand lesson, students examine two types of tuna and why one cost $70,000 per fish and the other cost $1.99.  Students discuss supply and demand of the different tuna fish.  Students create a graph of cost vs. quantity of tuna and examine the curve associated with supply and demand.

Students explain the concept of supply and demand, then graphy supply and demand curves from data.

Students investigate how different types of food can be classified then counted. In this sorting, arranging, and classifying lesson plan, students explore how to group foods based on commonalities. Students are asked four questions which guide their classification of cucumbers, cereal, mayonnaise, and tuna fish.

Meat as a food source to provide necessary complete protein, iron, and other nutrients in the diet. Identify and prepare meats and/or poultry product(s). National Standard 14.3.3

Students participate in an activity in which plain and peanut M&M's are used to represent a community of fish. They role-play different scenarios that depict fishing practices by eating or discarding certain M&M's.

Students study the illegal hunting of wild animals (rhinos) in India. They read a short news report, review related vocabulary and complete a vocabulary matcing exercise.

The role of fat as a nutrient that provides a source of concentrated energy and is also necessary for the body to utilize other nutrients, namely some important vitamins.

Students view a video on the nature of money. They discuss the many ways that money has changed and is changing due to the development of electronic communication.

Fourth graders create a diorama of the habitat of the fish of their choice, along with a research paper. They research habitats, the factors which affect specific habitats, and how fish adapt to different habitats in order to meet their unique needs. They identify food chains as systems which facilitate the transfer of energy from one source into many others.

Students compare and contrast the foods of India and Mexico. In this food/countries around the world instructional activity students appreciate the similarities and differences in foods from different places. Students illustrate a paper plate with their favorite foods and compare it. Students begin to assess the reason why different places have different foods or prepare them differently.