Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Fish Habitats

For Teachers K - 1st
During this lesson, students spend time looking at pictures of fish and their habitat, talking about what all animals need to live, making a poster of a fish habitat, and finally visiting a lake.
Website
Other

Kidfish: Anatomy of a Fish

For Students 5th - 7th
A concise site that features a labeled picture of a fish and an explanation of the key parts of the fish anatomy. Contains links to some fish of the Northwest which include pictures and text.
Handout
US Fish and Wildlife Service

U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service: Wetlands, Marshes, Tracks in the Mud

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource presents information about wetland ecosystems and the importance of habitat conservation in this resource and then try an interactive activity to identify tracks of wetland animals.
Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Lake Superior

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides facts, illustrations, and more about the largest Great Lake. Includes descriptions of wildlife and industry. For grades 4-8.
Activity
Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Lakes and Ponds

For Students 3rd - 8th
This illustrated website features facts about lakes and ponds and their special place in geography, natural history, and as a biome.
Activity
abcteach

Abcteach: Ponds

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The abcteach directory contains sample pages from their pond unit for non-members. Handouts are in PDF format.
Handout
Unique Australian Animals

Unique Australian Animals: Sawfish

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Use this site to learn more about the Sawfish with this brief description and images.