Fix the Fish
by Linsey Poirier
Students use test strips and research to solve the issue of a fish death in our classroom tank. This would also work well for the initial setup of a tank. Students see a tangible, observable, real life problem, and have the opportunity to fix it. This lesson provides excellent practice for using water test strips, discussing PH levels and basic chemistry principles.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JS50087TqIV4hYtZ2vXk-Ot8EuPopKIE/edit?u…Related Content
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