Tag: identification
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Identifying Fish Species with a Dichotomous Key
When students think about fishing, they often imagine catching the biggest bass or the most colorful trout. But for wildlife biologists, identifying a fish correctly is an important part of conservation. This Fish Identification activity gives students the opportunity to practice classification skills while exploring how scientists and conservation agencies protect native species. I focused…
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Investigation: What Organisms Are Found in Ponds?
Does your community have ponds, streams, or lakes? Students enjoy working with real biology, and though it may not be possible to take students to a lake, you can bring the lake to the student. This open-ended activity gives students the opportunity to explore pond water and compare the types of species found in…