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Fish Prints

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What do a dead fish, conservation, and paint have in common? The answer is a great lesson about fish anatomy, fun print making techniques, and unsustainable fishing practices. The class will start by making fish prints with a deceased fish and paint, they will discuss the functions of each part of the fish's anatomy as they label their prints. The art experience leads into a class discussion on overfishing, unsustainable fishing methods, and habitat destruction.

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CCSS: Adaptable

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ls1.a, ess3.3, science
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Grade
3rd - 5th
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Science
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Common Core

W.4.7 W.4.8 W.4.9.a SL.3.1.a SL.4.1.a SL.5.1.a 1.MD.A.1 4.OA.A.1 MP2 MP4

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