Melinda Pittis

Lexington School for the Deaf 
Jackson Heights, NY

 

1999

Frontiers in Physiology

Summer Research Teacher

 

Thomas H. Hintze, Ph.D.
New York Medical College



1999

Summer Research Host
The Effects of Water Temperature
Change on Goldfish Physiology
and Behavior
Grade Level: Middle - High School 
Subject: Environmental Physiology 
In this activity, students determine the effects of temperature on physiological and behavioral changes in fish.   Students design an experiment to measure the effects of changing water on fish respiration; and design a second experiment examining the relationship between water temperature and another approved physiological or behavioral variable, create a poster demonstration communicating the results, and conduct an experiment demonstrating proper maintenance and care of live animals.
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An inquiry level of 4 or 5

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An integrated Internet component N/A  
Assessments for content knowledge Yes  
Assessments for process skills Yes  
Addressed the "ABC" rules for humans and/or animal use N/A  
Use of multiple learning styles and opportunities for all students Yes  
Proper safety precautions and warnings Yes