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Title:
| Animals: Missouri Fish |
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Description:
| These sites are about the different species of fish found in Missouri. See what they look like and learn more about their habitats and diets. Includes information about Missouri's official state fish and state aquatic animal. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on Missouri mammals. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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Resource Links:
| Introduction to Missouri Fishes
This site is an excellent introduction to many Missouri fish. Includes photographs and brief descriptions.
Missouri's Sturgeons
Read about sturgeons in Missouri in this two page PDF file. This type of fish is an endangered species.
Fish Parasites
Read about three different parasites that are common in fish.
Missouri Carp
This site is about carp, which is a type of fish found in Missouri. Read about a carp's features, habitat, diet, and more.
Lesson Plan: Missouri State Fish
This lesson plan is about Missouri's state fish, the catfish. Includes directions for making a model.
Lesson Plan: Missouri Aquatic Animal
This lesson plan is about Missouri's state aquatic animal, the paddlefish. Includes instructions for building a model.
Fish of Missouri
View several illustrations of fish found in Missouri.
Missouri??,??'s State Fish
This is a brief description of channel catfish, which is Missouri??,??'s state fish.
Missouri??,??'s Aquatic Animal
This is a brief description of paddlefish, which is Missouri??,??'s aquatic animal.
State-fish Art
Read fun facts about the channel catfish and view students' artwork.
eThemes Resource: Animals: Missouri Mammals
These sites are about Missouri mammals, including river otters, raccoons, coyotes, and beavers. Learn about the physical characteristics, food, reproduction, habitat, and behavior of each species. Includes several photographs of these mammals and the tracks they leave. There are diagrams of some of the animals and their bodies. Linked are eThemes Resources on mammals and other Missouri animals such as bobcats, foxes, and the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.8, 1.10, 2.1, 2.2, 1, 4, 3, 4
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