Fish Eyes: More than Meets the Eye

Submitted by smileadmin on Thu, 04/28/2011 - 07:20

Source Institution

  • Bridge: Online Ocean Science Education Resource Center

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Description

In this data collection and analysis activity, learners evaluate fish physiology and ecology using vision research data from Dr. Kerstin Fritsches at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. Learners plot data on graphs to investigate relationships between a species' maximum diving depth and its lens diameter, speed of vision, and cone types. Learners explore how vision adaptations help the fishes as well as how visible light in water and color vision help fishes.

Quick Guide

  • Preparation Time: Under 5 minutes
  • Learning Time: 1 to 2 hours
  • Estimated materials cost: free
  • Age Range: Ages 14 - 18
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  • Language: English

Materials List (per student)

Subjects

Informal Categories

  • Animals
  • Nature and Environment

Subjects

  • Earth and Space Science
    • Earth Structure
      • Oceans and Water
  • Life Sciences
    • Diversity of Life
      • Animals
    • Ecology
      • Populations
    • Evolution
      • Mechanisms of Evolution
    • Human Senses and Perception
      • Vision
  • Mathematics
    • Data Analysis and Probability
      • Data Analysis
      • Data Collection
      • Data Representation
    • Measurement
      • Units of Measurement
    • Number and Operations
    • Representation
  • Physical Sciences
    • Heat and Thermodynamics
      • Heat and Temperature
    • Light and Optics
      • Lenses and Mirrors
      • Sunlight and Color
    • Vibration and Waves
      • Light and Optics
  • The Nature of Science
    • The Scientific Process
      • Gathering Data
      • Formulating Explanations
      • Communicating Results
Audience

To use this activity learners need to

  • see
  • see color
  • read
  • use keyboard
  • use mouse
  • touch

Learning styles supported

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities
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By

Susan Haynes; Dr. Kerstin Fritsches

Rights

All Rights Reserved, Virginia Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program,

Funding sources

  • NOAA Sea Grant
  • National Marine Educators Association

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