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- 9th - 12th
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Students explain that the ability of certain reef fishes to have a successful spawning is dependent on numerous environmental conditions. They list some of the factors needed by reef fishes in the South Atlantic Bight to have a Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students select a fish, prepare it, ink it, apply the paper or fabric, and complete the fish print for display. During this process they also examine the fish and learn th Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students demonstrate how fish cells respond to fresh and salty water and determine the age of a fish and if temperature effects the movement of a fish's operculum (gill cover) and mouth. They identify the characteristics of fish. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students discuss the effect of structure and form on an animal's lifestyle. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students examine the characteristics of Japanese fish printing. Using a fresh or frozen fish, they create their own unique fish print. They paint the fish in the colors they chose and place it on a piece of colored paper. They discover a new kind of art and a new way to analyze the structure of a fish. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 4th
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Students brainstorm what a fish looks like determining the parts from schema and research. They create a unique and interesting 3-d sculpture of fish or underwater creature mostly from recycled materials, then examine the aesthetics of the project and how it will be displayed. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students explore a variety of basic fish body form and their functions. They differentiate between different species of fish found in the Chesapeake Bay and St. Mary's River. In addition, they match pictures with descriptions using anatomical terminology assessed during the dissection process. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine some of the different ecosystems that fish live in. While doing this they identify the species of fish and the ecological conditions needed for survival. Students use research resources to make fish cards that have information displayed on them. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students identify and demonstrate the different forms of locomotion that animals in the use. They review a lengthy vocabulary list of terms to assist them in their task for the day. Each student participates in a variety of simple experiments. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students examine environmental problems in the fishing industry. They identify the types of fish they eat, then participate in a "Go Fish" type game using cards with information about endangered and threatened fish. Students then complete an information sheet from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Full Review »

