Fish Lab
Step 1: As a group, let the Fish Master know you’re ready to begin.
Gloves are available if you would like them.
Step 2: Start gently exploring your fish. Answer the questions using your observations and the internet. Write answers in your notebook.
- Which fins are in pairs?
- What is the shape of the paired (pectoral, pelvic) fins?
- What is the shape of the tail (caudal) fin?
- What is the body shape? Flat? Torpedo? Disc? Long?
- What is the mouth shape? Big and wide? Small?
- Do both fishes have tongues? Teeth?
- What shape and size are the eyes? Where are they located?
- Lift the gill cover (operculum). What do you notice?
Step 3: Make sure all Discovery has explored the fish.
Step 4: As a group, let the Fish Master know you’re ready to clean the fish.
Step 5: Observe what’s in the stomach of the fish.