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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.
- Under 5 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
- free per student
- Ages 14 - 18
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Eye data table
- Eyes Excel spreadsheet
- Lens diameter vs. maximum depth graph
- Speed of vision vs. maximum depth graph
- Cone type vs. maximum depth graph
- Chart of visible light in water
- Pen or pencil
- Answer sheet
- Computer with internet access (optional - to learn more about fish species)
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Structure
- Oceans and Water
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Earth Structure
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Animals
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Ecology
- Populations
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Evolution
- Mechanisms of Evolution
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Human Senses and Perception
- Vision
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Diversity of Life
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
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Measurement
- Units of Measurement
- Number and Operations
- Representation
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Data Analysis and Probability
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Physical Sciences
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Heat and Thermodynamics
- Heat and Temperature
- Vibration and Waves
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Light and Optics
- Lenses and Mirrors
- Sunlight and Color
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Heat and Thermodynamics
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Nature and Environment
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
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Haynes, Susan ; Fritsches, Dr. Kerstin
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Virginia Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program,
Funding Sources:
- NOAA Sea Grant
- National Marine Educators Association