Document Type
Report
Department/Program
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Publication Date
2020
Series
VA SEA 2020 Lesson Plans
Abstract
Grades: 6-8 Subjects: Life Science | Biology
How do scientists identify an unknown fish?
In this activity, students will utilize a dichotomous key to identify unknown fishes from the Chesapeake Bay and will then characterize their trophic levels based on feeding preferences and adaptations. Students will gain an understanding of organism classification, trophic level interactions, and how fishes may play different trophic roles throughout their lives.
DOI
doi: 10.25773/xfnc-y386
Keywords
Secondary Education, Lesson Plans, fish identification, Chesapeake Bay
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License.
Funding
The 2019/2020 VA SEA project was made possible through funding from the National Estuarine Research Reserve System Margaret Davidson Fellowship Program which supports graduate students in partnership with research reserves where fieldwork, research, and community engagement come together. VA SEA is currently supported by the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Virginia Sea Grant, and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science Marine Advisory Program.
Recommended Citation
Martinez, J. (2020) Dichotomous Keys: An Essential Tool for Fish Detectives. VA SEA 2020 Lesson Plans. Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary. doi: 10.25773/xfnc-y386
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