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

Activity

Healthy Stream versus Sick Stream - Have students compare the two different streams. Color and highlight pollution issues

Healthy Stream

Sick Stream

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.

• What Lives in a Pond?

Video/Slide Show

• Video from Learning Junction Water Pollution

Questions? Please contact your county SWCD educator