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There’s Something Fishy Going On – #readilearn

Since this year is the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture, I thought I’d begin with a post about fish. Learning about fish is relevant to the biological sciences curriculum when we explore living things, their features, where they live, what they need and how they grow.

I decided to jot down some of my questions and write answers to them. We all know what fish are, right? There’s nothing difficult about describing a fish. But when I really started to think about what I know about fish, I realised I had more questions than answers and that explaining what a fish is, isn’t as easy as I thought.

These are some of the questions raised when I thought about fish. Perhaps you have others. If so, please list them in the comments so I can research the answers. Note: While I know answers to some of my questions, as I’m sure you do too, I’m not sharing answers in this post as I have more research to do. The answers will have to wait for another time.

25 Fishy questions

  • What is a fish?
  • How do fish swim?
  • Where do fish live?
  • How do fish breathe under water?

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19 responses to “There’s Something Fishy Going On – #readilearn”

  1. Jennie Avatar

    Wonderful, Norah!

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, Jennie. πŸ’–

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      1. Jennie Avatar

        You’re welcome, Norah!

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  2. Missionarysights Avatar

    There’s Something Fishy Going On – sturgeon, perch, trout, salmon

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    1. Norah Avatar

      That’s just four of the more than 34,000 species of fish. 😊🐠🐟

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  3. Patricia Tilton Avatar

    Fascinating topic for kids, who are naturally interested in fish whether in the nearby pond, rive or larger ocean. Love your plans for teachers!

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, Patricia. The more I find out, the more fascinating it becomes. 🐠🐟

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  4. calmkate Avatar

    all smells a bit fishy to me Norah … today the beach was buried in sea foam!

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Was that as a result of the tsunami, Kate?

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      1. calmkate Avatar

        not sure, there were plenty of coconuts with husks on … thought they were from Tonga as I’ve never seen that before! Maybe just the odd one up past Yeppoon from the local trees.

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        1. Norah Avatar

          Interesting. I hadn’t heard of coconuts washing up.

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          1. calmkate Avatar

            ah you probably don’t know too many beach walkers … I go no matter the downpours πŸ™‚

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            1. Norah Avatar

              I meant after the tsunami. But I don’t think I’ve ever encountered coconuts washed up on beaches I’ve visited.

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              1. calmkate Avatar

                maybe you go to the busy ones … I prefer the quieter less populated ones πŸ™‚

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                1. Norah Avatar

                  Nice. Enjoy!

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  5. Book Club Mom Avatar

    I’m with Jacqui – heading over!

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thanks, Barbara. πŸ™‚

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  6. Jacqui Murray Avatar

    What a great topic–and tie in!–for kids, Norah. Clicking through…

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    1. Norah Avatar

      😊🐟🐠

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