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University of Florida

University of Florida: Fin Features and Measurements of Sharks

For Students 9th - 10th
Some very specific information on the measurements and identifying characteristics of sark fins.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Bony Fish

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site identifies different characteristics and information related to Bony Fish. Find out some fun facts about these friendly fish when you explore this site.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Jawless Fish

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What defines a jawless fish? You can probably guess. A jawless fish is a fish without a jaw. But there are other features that are shared by this class of organisms....
Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Northern Pike

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the Northern Pike. Read about its distribution and characteristics in this concise site.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: Southwest Mn Fish Families

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Describes a lesson where students are introduced to a live fish caught locally. After discussion of its characteristics, and having students draw and label it, they listen to a storybook about fishing, and are introduced to a set of fish...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: My Book About Animals

For Teachers K - 1st
This lesson will allow learners an opportunity to create a book about the different characteristics of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and insects. This lesson can be used as a wrap-up project for a unit on animals. This is a fun way for...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 10.4 Jawless Fish

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the behaviors, characteristics, and classification of jawless fish.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 10.6 Bony Fish

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the characteristics and behaviors of bony fish.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Vertebrate Characteristics

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Vertebrates are animals with backbones. These include fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Learn more about vertebrate characteristics in this learning...
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Lake Sturgeon

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the lake sturgeon.
Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Guppy (Poecilia Reticulata)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Poecila Reticulata, more commonly known as the Guppy.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: X Ray Tetra (Pristella Maxillaris)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the pristella maxillaris, otherwise known as the x-ray tetra.
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Blackbar Soldierfish

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the Blackbar Soldierfish. They can be viewed live on the webcam.
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Cichlid

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, conservation status, physical and unique characteristics of the Cichlid.
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Blue Runner

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the blue runner. It can be viewed live on the webcam.
Handout
Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Discus

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the discus.
Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Introduction to Chondrichthyes

For Students 9th - 10th
Good introduction from Berkeley's department of paleontology, gives a brief history and the defining characteristics of the class of Chondrichthyes.
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Other

Marine Biology: Coral Reef Fish Ecology

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about larval recruitment and other aspect of fish reproduction.
Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Fish and Clip

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Primary activity to help "students understand some of the characteristics of magnets." Would work well in conjunction with a theme on underwater creatures or fish.
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Other

Alaska Fish and Game: Ringed Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough site that delves into the physical characteristics, food habits, live history, migration and distribution, and behavior of the ringed seal.
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Other

Alaska Fish and Game: Spotted Seal [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the general characteristics, reproduction, food habits, seasonal movements, behavior, population size and other aspects of the spotted seal. PDF. Requires Adobe Reader.
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Other

The Animals Page

For Students 3rd - 8th
Provides an easy to understand overview of animals from protozoa and echinoderms to insects, mammals, birds, and fish.
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Giant Grouper

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, conservation status, physical, and other unique characteristics of the Giant Grouper. They can be viewed live on the webcam.
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Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium: Mudskipper

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the Mudskipper.