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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rainbow Trout

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students investigate the many varieties of both tropical and freshwater fish, and find out about the anatomy of these creatures. They explore biodiversity in bodies of water, including information about coral reefs, and study the effects...
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Website
Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Atlantic Whitefish

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Atlantic whitefish. Besides finding a detailed description of this fish that is unique to Canada, you?ll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Fish and Mollusc Fact...
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Handout
Globio

Glossopedia: Fishes

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about fish from around the world. Varying species, their biology, role in the environment, human cultural significance, as well conservation issues.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Pumpkinseed Sunfish

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on pumpkinseed sunfish including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: The Decline of North American Freshwater Fishes

For Students 9th - 10th
An article addressing the need of immediate action to repair damages of declining life in the ecosystems of North American inland bodies of water.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Cichlid (Cichlidae)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore images and facts about the Cichlid, including details on its appearance, habitat, diet, behaviour, and much more.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Pike (Esox)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and a fact card about the pika, a freshwater fish. Discusses the five species, where they are found, physical characteristics, diet, animals they prey upon, features of the female pike, reproduction, and population...
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Pacu O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
Flip this interactive OLogy card to find questions and answers, fast facts, and other bite-size pieces of information to help you understand important characteristics of the South American pacu, a freshwater fish.
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Handout
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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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.
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Handout
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.
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Website
Other

Fins: The Fish Information Service

For Students 9th - 10th
A good source of information on aquariums, aquarium upkeep, and aquarium fish. Includes an index of freshwater and marine fish and invertebrates listed by type, Latin name, and common name. Index includes photos. Links to aquarium sites,...
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Other

Kidfish: Anatomy of a Fish

For Students 5th - 7th
A concise site that features a labeled picture of a fish and an explanation of the key parts of the fish anatomy. Contains links to some fish of the Northwest which include pictures and text.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Brook Trout for Kids

For Students 1st - 8th
Kids learn about the brook trout. What it looks like and eats. Where do they live in fresh water?