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The Effects of Water Temperature Change on Goldfish Physiology and Behavior

Level: Middle - High School
Topic: Environmental Physiology

Description: In this activity, students determine the effects of temperature on physiological and behavioral changes in fish. Students design an experiment to measure the effects of changing water on fish respiration; and design a second experiment examining the relationship between water temperature and another approved physiological or behavioral variable, create a poster demonstration communicating the results, and conduct an experiment demonstrating proper maintenance and care of live animals.

Author:

Melinda Pittis

Research Host:

Thomas H. Hintze Ph.D.

Lexington School for the Deaf
Jackson Heights, NY

1999 Frontiers in Physiology

New York Medical College
, NY

1999 Frontiers in Physiology

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Additional Activity

http://www.the-aps.org/education/k12curric/activities/pdfs/pittis-penny.PDF
The purpose of this activity is to perform a simple experiment to answer the question, “How many drops of water can you put on a penny?” comparing the use of controlled and uncontrolled variables. This is a good activity for middle or younger high school students who have had limited exposure to experimental design. Additionally, students will design their own controlled experiment to answer their own research questions.

Criteria useful for reviewing student-centered learning activities include:

In this activity..

An inquiry level of 4 or 5 4

An integrated Internet component N/A

Assessments for content knowledge Yes

Assessments for process skills Yes

Addressed the "ABC" rules for humans and/or animal use N/A

Use of multiple learning styles and opportunities for all students Yes

Proper safety precautions and warnings Yes

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