Lesson Plan
Grades K-2, 3-5
How Many Fish in the Sea?
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Students estimate a fish population (using goldfish crackers on a flat surface) by sampling.
Students will be able to:
- Estimate the size of a species’ population through two methods – observation and sampling.
- Provide examples of the kinds of species that could be successfully counted using direct and indirect methods.
Features of This Resource
- Student collect and analyze their own data
- Opportunity for kinestetic (tactile) learning
- Great for elementary math skills, including estimation
How Do I Get This Lesson Plan?
This lesson plan must be purchased as part of a lesson packet or as part of a full curriculum that is available in our store.
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