Starting an

Aquarium
Mr. Penino and Ms. Wolff
 Objectives
Content Objective
Students will be able to list the steps involved with
setting up a fish tank

Language Objective
Students will be able to differentiate between
species of fish based on reading
Let’s talk about it!
Have you ever had a fish?
Individual Writing
Activity
1. Write 3-5 sentences answering the following questions
in your notebook:
a. What do you remember about taking care of the tank?
b. What kind of maintenance was involved?
c. If you never had a fish before, what do you think you
have to do to take care of one?
Vocabulary

Lamp

A device that produces light in the fish

tank
Filter
A device that helps keep the fish tank water
clean

Cycling
Letting the tank run for a while with no fish
in order for helpful bacteria to grow in the
tank that can help break down the fish’s
waste.
Vocabulary

Thermometer
A device that displays the temperature of
the tank

Heater
A device that keeps the water warm

Substrate
The gravel, sand or other objects covering
the bottom of the tank
 1
Pre-learning Activity
Organize the steps in order (worksheet)
Walkthrough of Steps to Set up the Tank

● Step 1: Determine what size tank you want to get and where it will go in your
home
● Step 2: Purchase the aquarium, lid, and other equipment needed for the tank
● Step 3: Pour in the aquarium substrate and install the filter, decorations and other
equipment that will be used in the tank
● Step 4: Fill the tank with water
● Step 5: Add plants
● Step 6: Cycle the tank
● Step 7: Add fish to the tank
Species of Fish
https://smartaquariumguide.com/best-freshwat
er-fish-beginners/
Final Assessment Activity

Follow the directions listed on the

assignment sheet
 References
● Fabian. (2022, March). 15 best freshwater fish for Beginners (with pictures).
SmartAquariumGuide. Retrieved May 9, 2022, from
https://smartaquariumguide.com/best-freshwater-fish-beginners/
 Learning Styles Addressed

Visual Auditory Applied

Slideshow supports visual Verbal instruction supports Real-life examples support
learners auditory learners applied learners

Spatial Social Pragmatic

The final assessment drawing The group work activities Outline of steps and instructions
activity supports spatial learners support social learners support pragmatic learners