Format
1.This program begins by discussing fish characteristics
2.Discuss different fish body shapes and how they are adapted to living in perspective habitats
3.Live look a fish at Texas State Aquarium
4.Draw fish
5.Wrap up/Show off fish
6.Time is allowed for questions and answers
Objectives
The participants will:
-Explore fish adaptations (body shapes)
-Compare fish body shapes with familiar items (frisbee, ribbon, football)
-Relate specific body shapes with perspective habitats
-Develop an appreciation for marine life
Standards Alignment
National Standards
National Science Standards
NS.K-4.1 SCIENCE AS INQUIRY
As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop:
Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Understanding about scientific inquiry
NS.K-4.3 LIFE SCIENCE
As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop understanding of
The characteristics of organisms
Organisms and environments
State Standards
Texas Science Standards
Pre-Kindergarten:
VI.B.1 Child identifies and describes the characteristics of organisms.
VI.B.3 Child recognizes, observes, and discusses the relationship of organisms to their environments.
Kindergarten:
K.10 A Organisms and environments. The student knows that organisms resemble their parents and have structures and processes that help them survive within their environments. The student is expected to sort plants and animals into groups based on physical characteristics such as color, size, body covering, or leaf shape
K.10 B Organisms and environments. The student knows that organisms resemble their parents and have structures and processes that help them survive within their environments. The student is expected to identify parts of plants such as roots, stem, and leaves and parts of animals such as head, eyes, and limbs.
1st Grade:
1.10 A Organisms and environments. The student knows that organisms resemble their parents and have structures and processes that help them survive within their environments. The student is expected to sort plants and animals into groups based on physical characteristics such as color, size, body covering, or leaf shape.
2nd Grade:
2.9 A Organisms and environments. The student knows that living organisms have basic needs that must be met for them to survive within their environment. The student is expected to identify the basic needs of plants and animals.