Some species of fish are more closely related to humans than they are to other species of fish! How did so many species, that aren't closely related, develop the same body shape? A short video explains the evolution of fish. 

Concepts

fish, evolution, fins

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Observe fish swimming at an aquarium or online videos and sort them by the two types of movement discussed in the video
• Assign the video, reading, and questions as homework to free up class time for labs or in-depth teaching

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on basic prior knowledge of fish including body shape, fins, and variations

Pros

• Resource allows for modification to fit any classroom
• Links to articles for extended learning
• Provides closed captioning in 13 languages

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4