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Butzow, John W.; Kane, Philip N. – Science Teacher, 1983
Presented are several classroom activities using fish. These include gyotaku (Japanese fish printing), use of a dichotomous key to classify fish, "invent-a-fish" activities, and others. Includes discussion of fish facts and copies of fish key and invent-a-fish cards. (JN)
Descriptors: Animals, Classification, Ecology, Ichthyology
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Matern, Scott A.; Feliciano, Joaquin B. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2000
Describes a laboratory notebook designed for junior and senior college students for a fish taxonomy course. Discusses the benefits of drawing and close observation on students' learning. (Contains 15 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Biology, Classification, Discovery Learning, Ecology
Canning, Maureen; Dunlevy, Margie – 1987
This elementary school teaching unit was developed as a part of a series of teaching units that deal with Lake Erie. This unit was developed to enable children to: (1) name the different parts of a fish; (2) assemble a fish using overlapping overheads to reinforce fish parts; (3) build a fish to scale using jumbo fish puzzle parts; (4) classify…
Descriptors: Classification, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education
Baker, Claude D., Comp.; And Others – 1991
This document is a pretrip instruction manual that can be used by secondary school and college teachers who are planning trips to visit the tropical habitats in South Florida. The material is divided into two parts: (1) several fact sheets on the various habitats in South Florida; and (2) a number of species lists for various areas. Factsheets on…
Descriptors: Animals, Classification, Ecology, Environmental Education
Conway, Lorraine – 1982
Based on the assumption that most students have a natural curiosity about the plant and animal life residing in the oceans, this document provides students in grades five through eight with activities in marine biology. The book provides illustrated information and learning activities dealing with: (1) diatoms; (2) the life cycle of the jellyfish;…
Descriptors: Animals, Classification, Ecology, Elementary Education
Canning, Maureen; Dunlevy, Margie – 1987
This elementary school teaching unit was developed as a part of a series of units that deal with Lake Erie. This unit was developed to enable children to: (1) examine a moving fish; (2) conduct experiments with a live fish; (3) understand the swimming habits of fish; (4) learn how fish breathe; (5) recognize different methods of fish protection…
Descriptors: Classification, Ecological Factors, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science