Fish: a science unit on the traits & biodiversity of fish!

Description

Why Choose Wild Earth Lab?

Drawing on my environmental science background, I create accurate, engaging resources that make teaching easier. Original, thoughtfully designed visuals and hands-on activities help bring the real experience of being a scientist into your classroom.

Age Range

Designed with flexibility in mind, these materials can be adapted for learners from late elementary school and above, making them suitable for mixed-age groups.

What’s Included?

(68 PDF pages total)

• PART 1: INTRO & FISH TRAITS:
  • • Introductory reading
    • Fish classroom poster
    • Jawless fish handout
    • Cartilaginous fish handout
    • Bony fish handout
    • “Can it still be a fish if…” handout
    • T/F worksheet
    • Is it a fish? Sorting activity
    • Venn diagram activities
• PART 2: LIFE CYCLES:
  • • Handout with a short reading
    • Fish life cycle diagram
    • Shark life cycle diagram
    • Blank life cycle diagrams with cut-out picture/word tiles for practice
    • Special feature on salmon life cycles and migration – includes a reading and diagrams
• PART 3: ANATOMY DIAGRAMS:
  • • Salmon anatomy diagram
    • Shark anatomy diagram
    • Ray anatomy diagram
    • Lamprey anatomy diagram
    • Unlabeled anatomy diagrams for practice
    • Word banks
• PART 4: FLASHCARDS & ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES:
  • • Three-part flashcards with watercolor artwork of 24 fish
    • Information cards with fun facts and habitat info
    • Directions for flashcard sorting activities (e.g., compare and contrast)
    • Fish species research project
    • Word search
• Instructor materials: directions and answer key
• Access to additional online materials: background information and more ways to expand on this topic.

Bundle & Save

Studying all 5 vertebrate groups? This unit is also included in my Vertebrates Bundle

Good to Know

• Single-classroom use: Materials are for personal and single-classroom use only and may not be shared or distributed. Contact me about multiple licenses for schools or organizations.
• Digital product: This is an instant PDF download, designed for printing on standard 8.5 × 11-inch paper. Due to the nature of digital products, purchases are non-refundable.
• Adult supervision: Activities should be completed with appropriate adult supervision.
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