Transcript 1. The Question

1. The Question
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How do you set up a
fish tank?
As a student in Marine Science,
you will play a critical role in
setting up and maintaining the
aquariums in the classroom.
In this assignment, you will
investigate the essential steps
of setting up a fish tank.
Use the links provided in this
PowerPoint to answer the
question: How do you set up a
fish tank?
Figure 1: Beta Fish in an aquarium
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2. Information Sources
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Use the following websites to gain
knowledge about setting up a
fish tank. You will use the
information to complete the
activity described on slide 3.
http://www.wikihow.com/Set-upa-Freshwater-Aquarium
http://animal.discovery.com/pets/
aquarium-setup.htm
Figure 2: a ten gallon tank with fish
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3. The Student Activity
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In your notebook, create a flow chart that outlines the steps to
setting up a fish tank.
Also include in your notes, explanations as to why these steps are
necessary. Include diagrams and definitions of terms where
appropriate. Your details will ensure your success in setting up
the fish tank correctly.
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4. The Assessment Activity
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Use the information you have collected to design a pamphlet on
setting up a fish tank for Marine Science.
Your pamphlet can be a tri-fold style brochure or booklet.
It should be informative and creatively designed. It needs to be
neat and easy to follow.
Figure 3: students and teacher looking at trout in fish tank
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5. Enrichment Activities
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Now that you know how to successfully set up
a fish tank, have you been thinking about
the type of fish you want to care for?
The following are excellent sites about fish
for your aquarium and how to care for
them:
Figure 4: happy fish
 Choices for aquarium fish
 Choosing Freshwater aquarium fish
 How do we take care of our fish
during the holidays?
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6. Teacher Support Materials
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Learning Objective: Student will be able to research and outline
proper techniques and procedures for setting up a fish
aquarium in order to create a pamphlet on how to set up a
fish tank.
This activity helps to prepare students for setting up aquariums in
the Marine Science classroom. Instead of the information
being presented by the teacher, students investigate online
sources to determine the steps needed to successfully set-up
a fish tank. Setting up of the fish tanks by students, gives
students ownership of the aquariums and motivates them to
properly care for the fish and their living space.
Once the tanks are up and running they will be utilized to
observe fish behavior, analyze the chemical components of
the water and investigate how nutrients are cycled.
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References
10a gallon 800. [photograph]. Retrieved from
http://www.wonderbart.com/images/08/aquatic/10a_gallon_80
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Beta fish tank. [photograph]. (2010) retrieved from
http://fighterfish.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/betta-fishtank.jpg
Happy fish-32861937 std. [photograph]. (2013). Retrieved from
http://minneadventures.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/happy_fish32861937_std.jpg
Trout in the Classroom. [photograph]. (2012) Retrieved from
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