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Abstract: The following unit was developed to cover fish in all areas beginning with their characteristics and continuing through to their individual adaptations for survival. The contents of this unit cover National Science Standards researched and located at http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/books... which cover the following areas and levels: Levels k-4 Characteristics of organisms and Organisms and their Environments and Levels 5-8 Diversity and adaptations of organisms. Each area of a fish’s existence is followed by a quiz on material covered. Each quiz is developed with the section reading in mind in order to gauge student’s reading comprehension. Student learning enhancement is brought to this unit through the use of crossword puzzles, word searches, and poster project. Technology also plays an important part in this unit through the use of Website links to further student comprehension. This unit will use the site http://www.yoto98.noaa.gov/books/puf... developed by NOAA. This is an online book that has fun fish facts that your student can enjoy while learning about the oceans and the fish that inhabit them. There are reading sections that have quizzes with answers, mazes, links to other informational sites, information on crabs and salmon and much, much more.

Total Pages: 33