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In this lesson, students will investigate commercial fishing practices in order to understand how responsible fishing contributes to healthy ecosystems and the long-term sustainability of commercial harvest.
Curriculum connections
Science (2008) Grade 10, SNC2D
A1.5 conduct inquiries, controlling some variables, adapting or extending procedures as required, and using standard equipment and materials safely, accurately, and effectively, to collect observations and data
A1.10 draw conclusions based on inquiry results and research findings, and justify their conclusions.
| File Type: | |
| Theme: | Fishing |
| Time to complete | 75 minutes |
| Materials | Per group: 1 large tote, water, 40 ping pong balls – 2 colours – 20 of each, 20 golf-sized wiffle balls – 2 colours – 10 of each, 1 pair of tongs, 1 slotted spoon, 1 sieve, timer Per student: printed ‘Commercial fishing data’ organizer, pencil |
| Location | Classroom |
| Group size | 3 or 4 students per group |
