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University of Michigan

Michigan Sea Grant: Teaching Great Lakes Science: Fish Identification

For Teachers 4th - 8th
In this lesson, students examine the physical characteristics of fish that live in the Great Lakes and identify common features that help species to survive in that environment. Downloadable resources include a fish poster, fish family...
Handout
Globio

Glossopedia: Fishes

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about fish from around the world. Varying species, their biology, role in the environment, human cultural significance, as well conservation issues.
Lesson Plan
Nature Conservancy

Nature Works Everywhere: Fishing for a Future

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore sustainable fishing through a specific case study in Peru, which is home to one of the world's largest fisheries. [7 min, 34 sec] Includes lesson plan and student handouts.
Article
Seeker

Seeker: Week of 5 12 14: Fish Rain Down on Sri Lankan Village

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the bizarre event that had fish falling from the sky in Sri Lanka.
Website
Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum: Reptiles, Amphibians and Fishes

For Students 9th - 10th
This online exhibit from the Natural History Museum branches out in many fields to cover the broad topics of reptiles, amphibians and fishes. Thirteen subtopics are provided including several videos and informative articles.
Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Majestic Opah Is World's First Warm Blooded Fish!

For Students 5th - 8th
Meet the opah, the first known warm-blooded fish. Includes video.
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Other

Explore Biodiversity: Major Groups of Fishes: Acanthuridae

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about many species of fish in the Family Acanthuridae. Brief descriptions of physical characteristics, behavioral characteristics, and scientific names of several surgeonfish species are given.
Article
Smithsonian Institution

Tween Tribune: Fish in Northwest Have New Hopes for Home

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about efforts by scientists to develop new habitats for salmon and steelhead species of fish in the Pacific Northwest.
Website
NOAA

Noaa: Fisheries: Northeast Fisheries Science Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage for the Northeast Fisheries Science Center provides access to updates and status reports, information on research and conservation efforts and links to related agencies including Fishery Management Councils.
Website
US Fish and Wildlife Service

U.s. Fish & Wildlife Service: Fishing

For Students 9th - 10th
The official web site of the government agency offers a broad range of information, including statistical as well as species and breed documentation. National laws and guidelines are also available, including information on where fishing...
Interactive
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: The Fishing Game

For Students 9th - 10th
A lesson outline for The Fishing Game, which is located on a linked website. Teachers register a class from within the game. Students compete against two fishing companies and try to make the most profit they can over a ten-year period....
Activity
Inland Fisheries Ireland

Something Fishy: What Is a Fish?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Something fishy site invites users to discover more about fish and fish types by learning how fish use their gills to breathe as well as where they fit in the food chain.
eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Create and Play: Go Fish!

For Students K - 1st
Learn all the different ways people go fishing. Book includes audio narration in 8 additional languages with text in English.
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: A Fish in Water

For Teachers 1st
Learn about responsible pet care of fish.
Handout
Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Bony Fishes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a wealth of information regarding bony fishes. Content includes a focus on their habitat, distribution, physical characteristics, senses, behavior, diet and eating habits, reproduction, anatomy and physiology, and...
Website
NOAA

Noaa: National Marine Fisheries Headquarters

For Students 9th - 10th
This home page provides links to fisheries organizations, research and regulations.
Handout
Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Bony Fish Diet and Eating Habits

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a general rundown of the diet and eating habits of bony fish. Content includes a focus on food preferences and resources, food intake, methods of collecting and eating food, and fish as biological control agents.
Activity
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Lab 4: To Fish or Not to Fish?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lab experiment in a series of experiments that investigates fisheries. In this activity, students use an ecosystem-based management tool known as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to manage fisheries. This lesson also includes the students...
Website
Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Animal Species: Red Indian Fish, Pataecus Fronto

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Red Indian Fish, which lives only off the coasts of Australia. Description includes identification, habitat, feeding and diet, as well as other characteristics or qualities of the species.
Lesson Plan
National Geographic

National Geographic: Fisheries

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students explore issues related to fisheries sustainability and simulate fish monitoring methods commonly used by scientists and resource managers.
Activity
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Lab 1: Plenty of Fish in the Sea?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lab experiment in a series of experiments that investigate fisheries. In this lab experiment, students learn about the future of the global fishing industry by reading an article and analyzing oceanic biodiversity.
Activity
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Lab 5: Gone Fishing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lab experiment in a series of experiments that investigates fisheries. In this lab, students research the overfishing in New England over the last several decades to understand the consequences of this practice. They will also explore...
Website
Other

North Dakota Game and Fish Department: Regulations

For Students 9th - 10th
A set of guides on hunting, fishing, and trapping regulations for North Dakota. Covers big and small game, fish, fur bearers, migratory birds, and other small animals not commonly hunted, e.g., porcupine and skunk.
Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: This Tiny Iron Fish May Help Prevent Global Anemia

For Students 5th - 8th
Article reports on the creation of a fish made of iron that may help prevent anemia. Includes video.

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