Habitat Hangout Diorama

Habitat Hangout Diorama

Assignment:

You will research a particular Texas saltwater or freshwater aquatic habitat and create a diorama of that habitat. Your diorama will include: the five essential components of a fish habitat; examples of two fish that can normally be found in that habitat: fishing tactics than an angler could use to catch fish in that habitat.

You will be asked to present your diorama to the class. Be ready to answer the following questions during your presentation:

1. What do your fish eat and how do they generally get their food?

2. What kind of shelter would your fish find in this habitat?

3. Could the lack of oxygen or space ever cause problems for fish in your habitat?

4. What could cause a lack of oxygen in this habitat?

5. How could human activities impact this habitat?

6. How could natural events (such as flood or drought) impact this habitat?

7. Are these impacts good or bad for your habitat and the fish that live there?

8. What are the best methods and tackle to fish for each species?

Name______Aquatic habitat______

Fish found in this habitat______

Your diorama and presentation will be graded accordingly:

Grading Rubric Your grade

Neatness and creativity 10 pts ______

Examples of two fish species 10 pts ______

5 Essential components of habitat 40 pts ______

Fishing Tactics 20 pts ______

Presentation of diorama 15 pts ______

Presentation questions 5 pts ______

Total 100 pts Grade ______