Lesson Plan
Section 3 Bony Fishes
PACING
Regular Schedule:
Block Schedule:
with lab(s): 2 days
with lab(s): 1 day
without lab(s): 1 day
without lab(s): 1/2 day
OBJECTIVES
1. List three characteristics of bony fishes.
2. Distinguish between lobe-finned fishes and ray-finned fishes.
3. Describe three key features of bony fishes’ external anatomy.
4. Summarize the major body systems in bony fishes.
5. Describe the function of the swim bladder.
6. Discuss reproduction in bony fishes.
NATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS
LSEvol5: Biological classifications are based on how organisms are related.
LSMat4: The complexity and organization of organisms accommodates the need for
obtaining, transforming, transporting, releasing, and eliminating the matter and energy
used to sustain the organism.
LSBeh1: Multicellular animals have nervous systems that generate behavior.
LSBeh2: Organisms have behavioral responses to internal changes and to external
stimuli.
UCP5: Form and function
SI1: Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
SI2: Understandings about scientific inquiry
FOCUS (5 minutes)
__ Overview, TE Review the objectives listed in the Student Edition. (GENERAL)
__ Bellringer, TE Share some characteristics of the electric eel with students. (GENERAL)
MOTIVATE (5 minutes)
__ Demonstration, Internal Anatomy, TE Have students observe a transparent fish called a
glass catfish and see what internal organs they can identify. (BASIC)
TEACH (70 minutes)
__ PowerPoint® Resources Use the customizable presentation to help students master the
concepts in this section.
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__ Teaching Transparency I4, Swim Bladder in a Bony Fish Use this transparency to
illustrate the evolution of the swim bladder in fish. (GENERAL)
__ Discussion, Fin Use, TE Have students explain why having a prickly dorsal fin is an
adaptive advantage. (GENERAL)
__ Using the Figure, Types of Scales, TE Refer students to the illustration of the external
anatomy of the yellow perch. Discuss the three types of bony fish scales. (BASIC)
__ Teaching Tip, Fish Features, TE Students are asked to complete a graphic organizer
that matches classes and examples of each class with features of the class. (GENERAL)
__ Skill Builder, Interpreting Visuals, TE Have students compare the bony fish vertebral
column with that of humans. (GENERAL)
__ Internet Activity, Anatomy of a Bony Fish, TE Have students research the internal and
external anatomy of a bony fish using the Internet Connect box on this page. (GENERAL)
__ Reading Skill Builder, Vocabulary, TE Have students use index cards to learn the
vocabulary associated with fish anatomy. (BASIC)
__ Teaching Transparency I5, External Structures of a Fish—Yellow Perch Use this
transparency to describe the external structures of the yellow perch. (GENERAL)
__ Teaching Transparency I6, Internal Structures of a Fish—Yellow Perch Use this
transparency to discuss the anatomy of a bony fish. (GENERAL)
__ Teaching Transparency I7, Fish Heart Structure Use this transparency to show the
fish heart structure to students. (GENERAL)
__ Careers in Biology, Ichthyologist, TE Use this feature to encourage students to consider
careers that require biology skills and knowledge.
__ Teaching Tip, Fish Blood Antifreeze, TE Tell students about a new blood “antifreeze”
protein that has been found in the winter flounder. (GENERAL)
__ Teaching Transparency I8, Respiration in Fishes Use this transparency to review
respiration in fishes. (GENERAL)
__ Group Activity, Fish Breathing, TE Have students observe live goldfish. Then have
students use their hands to mimic the way a fish breathes. (BASIC)
__ Activity, Understanding Countercurrent Flow, TE Have students complete a chart in
which they determine the amount of oxygen in a fish. (ADVANCED)
__ Exploration Lab, Observing Structure and Behavior in Fishes, SE Students observe
the body shapes, camouflage, and feeding behavior in various species of fish. (GENERAL)
__ Datasheet for In-Text Labs, Observing Structure and Behavior in Fishes, ANC
Students use the datasheet to complete the in-text lab. (GENERAL)
__ Reading Skill Builder, K-W-L, TE Students return to their lists to find what questions
remain unanswered. (GENERAL)
CLOSE (10 minutes)
__ Section Review, SE Students are assessed through questions about key concepts and
questions that require critical thinking skills. (GENERAL)
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__ Reteaching, Fish Anatomy, TE Students work in pairs to sketch a diagram of the
internal and external anatomy of a bony fish. (BASIC)
__ Quiz, TE Students answer true-false questions about this section. (GENERAL)
OTHER RESOURCE OPTIONS
__ Active Reading Worksheets, ANC Students are asked to analyze a passage related to the
chapter text and answer questions about the passage. (BASIC)
__ Quick, Data, and Math Labs, Modeling the Action of a Swim Bladder, HBS Students
model a swim bladder using raisins and a carbonated beverage. (BASIC)
__ Skills Practice Labs, Perch Dissection, HBS Students practice dissection techniques and
observe fish anatomy. (GENERAL)
__ Visual Concepts CD-ROM Use this multimedia resource to reinforce selected concepts
from the chapter.
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End of Chapter Review and Assessment
PACING
Regular Schedule:
Block Schedule:
with lab(s): N/A
with lab(s): N/A
without lab(s): 2 days
without lab(s): 1 day
__ Alternative Assessment, Fish Characteristics, TE Students work in groups to create a
table listing the characteristics of the classes of fishes. (GENERAL)
__ Study Tip, Question Cards, TE Students create question cards with answers and
exchange cards with a partner. (GENERAL)
__ PowerPoint® Resources Use the customizable presentation to help students practice
standardized test-taking skills.
__ Chapter Highlights, SE Students review the key concepts of the chapter.
__ Chapter Review, SE Students are assessed through vocabulary exercises, questions
about key concepts, and questions that require critical thinking skills.
__ Standardized Test Preparation, SE Assign these questions with a time limit to prepare
students for standardized testing. (GENERAL)
__ Science Skills Worksheet, ANC This worksheet helps reinforce students’ use of basic
science skills. (GENERAL)
__ Study Guide, ANC Use this worksheet to assess student’s understanding of the main
concepts presented in the chapter. (GENERAL)
__ Graphic Organizer Transparency, Use this graphic organizer exercise to help students
analyze the relationships between concepts presented in the chapter. (GENERAL)
__ Concept Mapping Transparency, Use this concept mapping exercise to help students
analyze the relationships between concepts presented in the chapter. (GENERAL)
__ Concept Mapping Transparency Worksheet, Assign the concept mapping transparency
worksheet for students to map the relationships between concepts presented in the chapter.
(GENERAL)
__ Vocabulary Review, ANC Use this worksheet to reinforce vocabulary terms presented in
the chapter. (GENERAL)
__ Critical Thinking Worksheet, ANC This worksheet exercises students’ critical thinking
skills while applying concepts presented in the chapter. (ADVANCED)
__ Quiz, ANC Assign the one-page chapter quiz for a quick chapter assessment. (GENERAL)
__ Chapter Test A, ANC Assign questions from the appropriate test for chapter assessment.
(GENERAL)
__ Chapter Test B, ANC Assign questions from the appropriate test for chapter assessment.
(ADVANCED)
__ Test Generator, Create a customized homework assignment, quiz, or test using the
ExamView® Test Generator.
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__ Test Item Listing, Use the Test Item Listing to identify questions for a customized
homework assignment, quiz, or test.
__ Holt PuzzlePro® Use this software to create crossword puzzles and word searches that
make learning vocabulary fun.
__ Biology Interactive Tutor CD-ROM, Use these interactive activities to give students a
fun way to extend their knowledge of biology concepts.
OTHER RESOURCE OPTIONS
__ Brain Food Video Quizzes, Use these quizzes to help students review the chapter
material.
__ CNN Video, CNN Presents: Science in the News, Segment 27, Fish Farming
__ CNN Critical Thinking Worksheet, Segment 27, Fish Farming (ADVANCED)
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