Field Trip to BYU

On Thursday, we went on a field trip to BYU. Justin Bagley, a BYU graduate student in Ecology, showed us the fish tanks in the basement of the Widtsoe Building. He showed us fish from all over the world including live-bearing fish (fish that don't lay eggs) and a fruit-eating piranha! He even let the afternoon class help him feed his pet gar fish. Thank you, Justin, for taking time out of your busy day to help us learn!

Fish Camp - Week 2

During week 2 of Fish Camp we enjoyed many center and project work activities. We learned more about ocean fish this week and created a card game about them called "Shark Attack." They also drew life-size fish and labeled them. We did a fun science experiment where we learned about acids and bases and how to test PH levels in the fish tank. We did all sorts of art centers. We made fish bowls out of wax paper, made saltwater paintings, baked cookies and built clay sculptures to paint. They enjoyed looking at things in the microscope at the observation center and they especially loved playing with worms at the sensory table.

Fisherman Brian

Fisherman Brian came all the way from Mount Pleasant to teach us about fishing. He talked to us about the different fish he likes to catch, showed us his tacklebox, talked about different bait he uses, and even let us practice casting with his fishing pole! He also checked the kids "fishing licenses" and answered all their questions. Thank you Brian for coming!

The End of Week 1

Thursday and Friday of Fish Camp were a blast! On Thursday, the kids enjoyed a fish puppet making center. They used their puppets to create shows in the puppet theater. They also enjoyed fishing for numbers at the math center. We learned about the salmon's life cycle and made life cycle wheels on paper plates. On Friday, we had a bubble center. The kids made their own bubble wands to use at the center. They also enjoyed playing a new card game this week called "Big Fish, Little Fish." We played musical chairs and pictionary to review what we learned throughout the week. We are looking forward to another week!

"Extra" Question of the Day

True or False? All sharks lay eggs.

Fish Camp!

We are having a wonderful first week of Fish Camp! We have already learned many things about fish. We have studied fish anatomy and learned about a fish's different fins. We have also studied fish habitats and life cycles. On Tuesday, we had two special visitors come to school. Heather and Julie work for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and they taught us about the native fish of Utah. They also showed us the equipment they use and played a habitat game with us. All of the kids have been very busy during center time. They have done several art projects, played games, gone on a fish scavenger hunt, written stories, and read books in the library. They especially love our class pets this week... a red male Beta fish, a blue male Beta fish, and two fancy goldfish.