Miranda the Fish
Overview
Grade: 2nd
Topic: Life Science
Standard: 2.LS.1: Living things cause changes on Earth. Living things function and interact with their physical environments. Living things cause changes in the environments where they live; the changes can be very noticeable or slightly noticeable, fast or slow. The impact and actions of living things are investigated and explored, including human interaction with the environment (such as resource use or recycling)
Students will investigate how human activity can change environments and affect other living organisms by taking a journey with Miranda the Fish down the river and see how pollution can harm her home.
Format
Short video of Miranda the Fish Journey
Activity sheets for students
Extensions
Materials
Student stream worksheets
Colored pencils, crayons, or markers for stream activity sheets
Lesson
Video - Watch Miranda the Fish (11:26)
Activity
Healthy Stream versus Sick Stream - Have students compare the two different streams. Color and highlight pollution issues
Schedule a follow up virtual Q&A with your county educator to answer further student questions!
Extensions
Reading These readings are free with registration on ReadWorks, a nonprofit that provides Common-Core-aligned readings. All readings include comprehension questions.
Video/Slide Show
Video from Learning Junction Water Pollution
Questions? Please contact your county SWCD educator