Lesson Plan

Fish for a Day

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A short video shows how a scuba divers' equipment relates to major parts of a fish. Learners draw two fish and identify what aspects are the same and which are different. The scholars then draw a scuba diver, making sure they provide all the parts of the equipment that divers need.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Bring in scuba diver equipment for the class to see
  • Use the lesson prior to setting up a class aquarium and have class members identify the parts for the class fish
Classroom Considerations
  • Build a Fish interaction requires Flash Player
Pros
  • Video is available either on YouTube or as a download
  • Includes suggestions for extension
Cons
  • None
NGSS