\ Manitoba Fisheries Sustainable Development - Kindergarden




INTRODUCTION

    The following information is based on Kindergarten to Grade 4 Science: Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes which itself is based on the Pan-Canadian's Common Framework of Science Learning Outcomes (K - 12). Each outcome includes a brief description of the outcome, teacher background information, suggestions for instruction, a list of the general learning outcomes (GLO) covered and overall skills and attitudes (cluster 0 outcomes) addressed in the outcome. Each outcome also contains a page number reference to the Manitoba Education and Youth document entitled "Kindergarten to Grade 4 Science: A Foundation for Implementation" (1999). Also, where appropriate, worksheets, activities and examples have been included.
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    Just like humans use trees for wood, shade, and oxygen, fish use trees and other underwater vegetation for many purposes. For example, fish use aquatic plants or submerged logs as cover. Small fish need cover to hide from predators. Conversely, big fish need cover to hide from prey before they attack.
    To learn more ways that fish use trees and vegetation, see Teacher Background Information in "Hide and Seek".












    Students will see how trees and vegetation help fish hide when they try to find the hidden fish in the pictures. They will also discover how skin colour helps to camouflage fish in their environment.









    Fishing is an activity that can be enjoyed all year long, no matter the season. In the warmer seasons, fishing can be enjoyed in most lakes and rivers from the comfort of a boat, off a river bank, or from a dock. During colder seasons, many people go ice fishing on frozen lakes and rivers. A hole is cut in the ice to allow fishers to lower their lines and reel in any fish they may catch.
    In Manitoba, all recreational fishers are required to purchase an angling licence in order to go fishing. Also, depending on the fishing region, there may be closures, or short time periods during the year when fishing is prohibited. This is usually to prevent interference during spawning seasons. For more information on licences and angling regulations, refer to the annual Manitoba Anglers' Guide available at the Manitoba Fisheries website.













    In this activity, students will be shown four pictures, each representing a different season. They will then have to match each picture to the corresponding season. Later, they will have to think of and describe activities that correspond with each season. For example, ice fishing can correspond with the winter scene. For an extra challenge, have students draw their own winter, spring, summer or fall scenes!
    This activity can also be printed in a colouring book format so students can colour the pictures of each season!







    To a fish, the colour of its body is very important. Its colour may help it to blend in with its environment, allowing it to hide from predators or ambush prey.
    Most Manitoba fish species tend to be green, yellow, brown, or grey. However, the colours of fish can vary depending on species, environment, or the time of year. To learn more, refer to Teacher Background Information in "Fish Hats" or "Mix and Match".












    Students will cut out and create their very own fish hats! They will choose their own colours and then compare the different fish in the class using the appropriate terms for colour comparisons.



    Students will colour the matching fish (i.e. fish of the same species) the same colour. They will then compare their own fish with another classmate's fish using appropriate terms for comparing colours.








    The colour of a fish allows it to blend in with its environment - either to hide from a predator or to ambush its prey.
    Fish that like to swim along the bottom of a river or lake are often dark grey or brown on top. This helps them blend in with the bottom so that predators swimming above will not see them. Fish that like to swim near the surface of the water are often light in colour so that they will not stand out to other fish swimming below. This allows the fish at the surface to be less visible to other fish that they want to eat or that might want to eat them.
    Fish living in Manitoba's lakes and rivers tend to be green, yellow, brown, or grey to blend in with their environment. Fish that like to hide among aquatic plants often have stripes on the side of their bodies that camouflage them as they lurk in the weeds.















    Students will create and colour a wall-sized mural of an underwater scene. As they colour the mural, they will decide which colours best represent an underwater environment. They can then add some Manitoba fish species to the mural. They can even draw and colour their own fish to add!
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    Origami is an old art form that originated in the Orient more than 300 years ago. Objects and designs are created by folding a square piece of paper using geometric folds and crease patterns. Designs can range from very simple forms, such as boxes, to very complicated forms, like animals or flowers.
    When making origami designs, it is important to choose the appropriate material. The type of paper used will have a considerable effect on the final appearance of the model. Thick paper, like construction paper, although sturdy is more difficult to fold. The creases are often not crisp enough. Thin paper, like tissue paper, will fold and crease effortlessly but it is very delicate and may tear easily. It is important that the chosen paper be of the appropriate quality and size for the desired outcome.
    Other paper options to consider for origami include glossy or matte, patterned or solid-coloured, and textured or non-textured. These variations can have an appealing visual effect on the artwork.














    Folding fish is fun! Students will have to choose an appropriate piece of paper and create their own fish! Students can personalize them and display them around the classroom or even create hanging mobiles of fish in every colour!
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