Aquatic Roots

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  • References: the lesson only references the standard
  • Part: the lesson teaches part of the lesson
  • Assesses: the lesson teaches the standard thoroughly so that the standard can be assessed

Activity Description

Abstract: Students will 1)trace the origins of various species of local aquatic animals, aquatic plants or both; 2)categorize them into native and exotic species; 3)evaluate the appropriateness of introducing new species.

Curriculum Book: Project Wild Aquatic
Page number: 163

Age Groups

5th Grade - 8th Grade

Educational Standards

   English/Language Arts B-2   References
   English/Language Arts C-1   References
   English/Language Arts C-2   References
   Geography E-5   References
   Geography F-3   References
   Science A-1   Part
   Science E-1   References
   Science C-2   References

Educational Topics

   Interdependence
   Ecosystems
   Endangered, Rare or Threatened Species
   Management- Concepts, Habitat and Techniques
   Plants
   Biodiversity
   Change
   Economics
   Interdependence
   Fish/Fishing Issues
   Science and Society