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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Survival of the Fishes

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study the aquatic environment in which largemouth bass are able to survive. They participate in a mystery animal activity based on their own basic needs to determine the identity of the largemouth bass.
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Handout
Other

Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Large Mouth Bass

For Students 9th - 10th
This description of the large mouth bass focuses on identifying the fish, its habitat and feeding patterns to help those who might be fishing for them.
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Activity
Other

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources: Largemouth Bass

For Students 9th - 10th
This "snapshot" of large mouth bass emphasizes its desirability as a sport fish, and its habitats and feeding patterns.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Centrarchidae (Sunfishes)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief scientific description of the family of fish known as sunfishes (scientific family name Centrachidae), which includes fish like bluegills, large mouth and rock bass, and crappies. It provides a general physical description and...