Fish Wish for better Water Board Game

Fish Wish for better Water Board Game teacher Instructions: Centre 1 Package outcomes: 4-1-14: Investigate natural and human-caused changes to habitats, and identify resulting effects on plant and animal populations. 4-1-15: Describe how their actions can help conserve plant and animal populations and their habitats. materials: scissors and glue contents of this package Read through the package before printing. Follow the instructions provided to assemble the game. In this package 4 player/fish pieces (page 2) 1 die (page 2) 24 game cards (pages 3-7) 24 game cards (pages 8-11) 1 game board (pages 12-16) Rules sheet for students (page 17) ***Please note that instructions are included for items that require assembly. ***Suggestion: For strength and durability, use manila paper to create the items listed below. Game Pieces and Die See Game Pieces and Die on page 2 to assemble. *Note: Teachers may find it more convenient to use their own die and game pieces rather than the ones provided. Game Cards This game comes with two kinds of cards. The cards are question cards that deal with fish and fish habitats. The cards are scenario cards. See pages 3-11 and follow the instructions to create the cards. Game Board See Game Board Assembly on page 12 and use pages 13-16 to create the board. Student Rules Sheet Page 17 should be printed and displayed for students at centre 1 for quick reference. 1 of 17

apply glue here apply glue here White Sucker Lake Trout Arctic Char 1. Cut along the dotted lines. 2. Fold along the solid black lines. Game Pieces and Die 3. Apply glue to the designated area and paste to form a tent-shaped game-piece and cube-shaped die. 4. Finished game piece and die should look like this. Channel Catfish Channel Catfish White Sucker Lake Trout Arctic Char apply glue here apply glue here apply glue here apply glue here Suggestion: Print this page on manila paper for strength and durability. apply glue here apply glue here 2 of 17

Game Cards Pages 4-11 are and cards. These pages are paired together to be glued or photocopied back to back. This way cards will have a front and back. -The first page in a pair contains a set of or cards and is the front side. -The second page contains corresponding questions or scenarios that will be on the back of those cards. Pages are paired as follows: Page 4 with Page 5 Page 6 with Page 7 Page 8 with Page 9 Page 10 with Page 11 Game cards can be assembled 2 ways: *** Suggestion: Print or photocopy on manila paper to increase the cards durability. 1 i. Print out card pages. ii. Glue the backs of corresponding pages together. iii. Cut out cards. iv. Laminate if desired. 2 i. Print out card pages. ii. Photocopy corresponding pages back to back on a 2-sided setting so that you now have both front and back on one sheet of paper. iii. Cut out cards. iv. Laminate if desired. 3 of 17

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Q. Which of the following fish species lives the longest? a. goldeye b. sturgeon c. yellow perch A. b - sturgeon Correct = Forward 1 Incorrect = Back 1 Player: Roll the die. If you roll an even number, move forward the number of spaces that you rolled. If you rolled an odd number, take a card. Q. True or False Male pike grow to be larger than female pike. A. False Correct = Forward 1 Incorrect = Back 1 Q. Which of the following fish species feeds on fish? a. sucker b. sturgeon c. channel catfish A. c - channel catfish Correct = Forward 2 Incorrect = Back 1 Q. Name 2 Manitoba fish species. A. Catfish, sucker, trout, char, walleye, perch, goldeye, sturgeon, pike, carp, burbot, bullhead, bass, whitefish, drum, crappie, grayling, sauger, mooneye. Correct = Forward 2 Incorrect = Back 2 Q. Which of the following fish species is not found in Northern Manitoba? a. yellow perch b. channel catfish c. arctic char A. b - channel catfish Correct = Forward 2 Incorrect = Back 2 Q. Which of the following fish species does not feed on other fish? a. northern pike b. walleye c. sucker A. c - sucker Correct = Forward 1 Incorrect = Back 2 Q. Which of the following fish species spawns in the fall? a. yellow perch b. walleye c. arctic char A. c - arctic char Correct = Forward 3 Incorrect = Back 1 Q. Name 2 examples of freshwater habitats. A. Lakes, ponds, rivers, or streams. Correct = Forward 2 Incorrect = Back 2 Q. Which fish is a species-at-risk? a. burbot b. carp c. bigmouth buffalo A. c - bigmouth buffalo Correct = Forward 3 Incorrect = Back 1 Q. Which of the following fish species spawns in the spring? a. smallmouth bass b. lake whitefish c. lake trout A. a - smallmouth bass Correct = Forward 3 Incorrect = Back 1 Q. True or False Manitoba has less than 50 different species of fish. A. False Correct = Forward 1 Incorrect = Back 3 5 of 17

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Congratulations! You caught a 25 kg sturgeon. Do you keep it or throw it back? Q. True or False Walleye is a very popular Manitoba fish for eating. A. True Q. The sauger is most similar to which other fish species? a. lake trout b. catfish c. walleye A. c - walleye Correct = Forward 2 Incorrect = Back 1 Q. True or False Channel catfish may occasionally feed on frogs. A. True Keep it = Back 5 Throw it back = Forward 3 Q. Which of the following fish is an aquatic invasive species? a. rainbow smelt b. brown bullhead c. freshwater drum A. a - rainbow smelt Correct = Forward 4 Incorrect = Back 1 Correct = Forward 1 Incorrect = Back 3 Correct = Forward 2 Incorrect = Back 2 Q. Sturgeon eggs are used to make which of the following: a. caviar b. glue c. dye A. a - caviar Correct = Forward 2 Incorrect = Back 1 Q. Which of the following fish species guards its nest of eggs? a. channel catfish b. black crappie c. white sucker A. b - black crappie Correct = Forward 3 Incorrect = Back 2 Q. Which of the following fish species prefers murky or turbid waters? a. goldeye b. northern pike c. arctic grayling A. a - goldeye Correct = Forward 3 Incorrect = Back 1 Q. Which of the following fish species grows to be the largest? a. whitefish b. brown bullhead c. sturgeon A. c - sturgeon Correct = Forward 1 Incorrect = Back 1 Q. Which of the following is the predator and which is the prey? White Sucker Northern Pike A. White Sucker = prey Northern Pike = predator Correct = Forward 2 Incorrect = Back 2 Q. The muskellunge is often mistaken for which other fish species? a. sturgeon b. walleye c. northern pike A. c - northern pike Correct = Forward 3 Incorrect = Back 1 Q. Which of the following is not a Manitoba fish? a. sauger b. salmon c. mooneye A. b - salmon Correct = Forward 1 Incorrect = Back 2 7 of 17

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An excess amount of a substance called mercury was found in the lake. Move back 1 space. There was not enough rain this year. Water levels in lakes and ponds are down. Move back 1 space. Fish are migrating upstream to spawn. A new culvert is preventing some of them from going back home. Move back 1 space. Global warming is increasing water temperatures in lakes and ponds. This may be bad for fish because some of them cannot survive in these temperatures. Move back 1 space. Many fish diets depend on algae. Due to some toxic chemicals being dumped in the lake, a lot of algae has disappeared. Move back 2 spaces. You wasted water by leaving the tap on while you brushed your teeth this morning. Move back 2 spaces. You were caught littering in the lake. Move back 1 space. You left your sprinkler on while it was raining! Waste of water!! Move back 3 spaces. You released your pet piranhas, vicious predators from other parts of the world, into our lake ecosystem. Now other fish are being hunted and killed. Save this card. Use it on a later turn to cancel a card that you don t like! Move back 5 spaces. Due to overfishing, fish populations are low. Move back 1 space. You fixed the leak on your kitchen faucet. Move forward 2 spaces. 9 of 17

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During a fishing trip you chose to take a canoe over a gaspowered speed boat. Move forward 2 spaces. You did not mow the lawn near the edge of the river that runs through your back yard. Move forward 3 spaces. You used phosphate-free laundry detergent. Move forward 2 spaces. You collected your motor oil instead of letting it drain into the sewer. Move forward 1 space. You ve started taking shorter showers to conserve water. Move forward 2 spaces. You emptied your ballasts and cleaned your boat before you transported it. Move forward 2 spaces. When cleaning your fish tank, you used the excess water to water your plants. Move forward 1 space. You took a bath in the lake. The soap and shampoo that you used contaminated the lake water in that area. Move back 1 space. You waited until you had a full load before starting the dishwasher and washing machine! Move forward 2 spaces. You cut down the trees near the river bank so you could have a better view. Now the soil is eroding near the river bank. Move back 3 spaces. You cleaned up your favourite fishing spot! Move forward 3 spaces. You waited until your boat was out of the water before filling the gas tank. Move forward 2 spaces. 11 of 17

Game Board Assembly 1. The game board consists of the following pages: Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 ***Suggestion: For a sturdier board, print pages 13-16 on manila paper. 2. Cut around the edges of the pages to remove any excess white space. This will allow the board to align properly. 3. Pages 13, 14, and 15 have designated areas where glue should be applied. When gluing make sure that the objects on the pages align properly. Follow the diagram below. A B C D The finished board will look like this. 4. Laminate the completed board. 12 of 17

13 of 17 Fish Wish For Start Move forward 1 space. Goldeye Move back 2 spaces. Cast again (Roll again) Glue Here Move forward 2 spaces. Glue Here

14 of 17 Better Water Yellow Perch Cast again Walleye (Roll again) Glue Here

Glue Here 15 of 17 Lose your next turn Carp Move back 3 spaces. Sturgeon

16 of 17 Cast again (Roll again) Move back 1 space. Lose your next turn Finish Northern Pike White Sucker

Rules for Play 17 of 17 This game is for 2-4 teams or players. The object of the game is to get from start to finish before the other teams. You will respond to some questions and scenarios along the way. To decide who will go first, each team will roll the die. The team with the highest roll will start. Continue clockwise from there. The first team will cast the die and move forward the number of spaces indicated on the die. There are 4 types of spaces that you can land on: Blank space This is a free space. If you land here, you stay put. Your turn is now over. Pass the die to the next team and wait for your next turn. Command space Follow the directions on this space (e.g. roll again, lose a turn, etc.) then pass the die to the next team and wait for your next turn. space If you land on one of these spaces, SOMEONE FROM ANOTHER TEAM will take a card and ask you the question on that card. The answers are on the bottom of the card. If you answer correctly, you may be able to move forward the amount of spaces indicated on the card. If you answer incorrectly, you may have to move back. Keep following the directions on the spaces that you land on. Your turn is over if you land on a blank space or if a card or space indicates that you do not have to move. space If you land on one of these spaces, take a card. There will be a short scenario on it. Read it aloud and follow the directions on it. Some will instruct you to move forward and some will instruct you to move back, so beware... You may now begin the game. The first team to the finish line wins! Happy fishing

outcome: Materials: Water Habitat Experiment class set of page 4 2 medium-sized tanks or tubs (preferably transparent), labelled Habitat lll 1 and Habitat 2 Bin filled with sand and a scoop Bin filled with rocks and a scoop 3 cups - each filled with ~10 dirty paintbrushes (1 per group) 3 cups - each filled with raisins and labelled Insects (1 per group) 3 small piles of various types of leaves (1 per group) 3 small piles of twigs/bark/stems/pinecones (1 per group) A few bars of soap 3 small piles of litter (e.g. styrofoam packing bubbles, plastic cutlery, lll plastic wrap, juice boxes, drink cans, etc. 1 plastic/rubber fish (waterproof) labelled Freddy Paper towel Place to dispose of water (i.e. sink) Newspaper to line work areas Writing utensils Contents of this package teacher instructions: Centre 2 Package 4-1-14: Investigate natural and human-caused changes to habitats, and identify resulting effects on plant and animal populations. Print out this package and read through it. Gather the required materials listed above. Follow the directions outlined below to conduct the experiment. *This centre may require teacher/adult supervision. In this package... Experiment instructions sheet for students (page 3) Student worksheet (page 4) Answer key (page 5) (continued on page 2) 1 of 5

experiment directions: 1. Read and post the Experiment Instructions sheet (Page 3) at the station for student reference. (You may want this sheet laminated to prevent it from getting wet.) 2. Prepare the materials for the experiment (e.g. photocopy worksheets, lay out the newspaper, set out bins, cups, etc.). 3. Ask the students to fill each of the tubs labeled Habitat 1 and Habitat 2 half full of water. (They may require help with this.) 4. Instruct students to follow the directions on the Experiment Instructions sheet to complete the experiment. 5. Once the experiment is completed, instruct students to clean up the experiment centre. 6. After cleaning up, students can complete the worksheet individually or with their group. Collect completed worksheets for assessment. 2 of 5

Experiment Instructions You will be doing this experiment as a group. Everyone will participate. Make sure to follow the instructions carefully and in the correct order shown here. All of the materials that you require are provided at this centre. Once Habitat 1 and Habitat 2 are half-filled with water, you may begin the experiment. Habitat 1 1. Add 3-5 scoops of sand and allow the sand to settle. 2. Add 2 scoops of rocks. 3. Add one pile of leaves, twigs, and bark or pinecones. 4. Throw in a few insects (raisins). Habitat 2 1. Roll up your sleeves and dip your hands into the water. 2. Pass the soap around and lather. Make sure that everyone s hands are lathered up. 3. Rinse your hands in the tub of water. Use the paper towel to dry off. 4. Take some dirty paintbrushes and clean them in the soapy water. Use the paper towel to dry them off. 5. Now add one pile of litter into this habitat. Look at the 2 habitats that you now have. Notice the differences. Put Freddy the Fish into the habitat that you think he would like the best. Clean up this station. Take the objects out of the water BEFORE you empty the tubs. Don t forget to wipe up any spills! Now, complete the worksheet. 3 of 5

My Habitat Experiment 1. I put Freddy the Fish in Habitat # because. 2. Below is a list of things that sometimes end up in streams, rivers, and lakes. In the second column, circle how you think those items get there (nature or humans). In the third column, circle which habitat from your experiment (1 or 2) these items might belong to. Item How it gets in lakes and rivers Habitat it belongs to toxic chemicals nature humans 1 2 plants nature humans 1 2 logs/branches nature humans 1 2 trash/waste rocks nature nature humans humans 1 2 1 2 3. What is the difference between the items that you added to Habitat 1 and the items that you added to Habitat 2? 4. Which habitat will have healthier fish? Why? 4 of 5

My Habitat Experiment - Answer Key 1. I put Freddy the Fish in Habitat # 1 because this habitat has everything a fish needs to survive. There is shelter, food, clean water and space. (Allow for slight variations in. answers.) 2. Below is a list of things that sometimes end up in streams, rivers, and lakes. In the first column, fill in how you think those items get there (nature or humans). In the second column, fill in which habitat from your experiment (1 or 2) these items might belong to. Item How it gets in lakes and rivers Habitat it belongs to toxic chemicals humans 2 plants nature 1 logs/branches nature 1 trash/waste rocks humans nature 2 1 3. What is the difference between the items that you added to Habitat 1 and the items that you added to Habitat 2? The items in Habitat 1 are natural (from nature) and the items from Habitat 2 are human-made. The human-made items were harmful to the habitat. 4. Which habitat will have healthier fish? 1 Why? Habitat 1 has food, shelter, space, but no harmful substances like there are in Habitat 2. (Answers may vary.) 5 of 5

Centre 3 Package Pollution Solution Collage outcome: 4-1-15: Describe how their actions can help conserve plant and animal populations and their habitats. materials: large mural paper art paper art supplies (paint, watercolours, felt markers, pastels, etc.) scissors and glue sticks newspaper to cover tables paper towels bucket with water to clean brushes writing utensils teacher instructions: Print out this package. Read and familiarize yourself with the students task. Gather the required materials listed below and follow the directions provided. In this Package... Student instructions (page 2) Directions: 1. Post the student instructions (page 2) and the large mural paper on the wall near the centre. 2. Place the supplies outlined above at the centre for students to use. 3. Remind students to bring a pen/pencil and loose leaf to this centre or have these available at the centre. 4. Instruct students to begin the activity. Draw students attention to the posted instructions. 1 0F 2

Pollution Solution Centre: Directions 1. Make sure you have a pen or pencil, sheet of loose leaf, glue stick, and scissors. 2. On a piece of loose leaf, write down some ideas about how you can reduce water pollution and/or conserve water. Your group may share ideas if you wish. (Hint: Think of showers, baths, pools and other places that you use water.) 3. Each of you will choose ONE idea and make a drawing, painting, or sketch that reflects this idea. The paper for this part is provided. Each person should have a different idea. 4. Once you have finished your artwork, cut it out and glueit to the large piece of paper on the wall. Make sure your name is somewhere on or near it. 5. If time permits, choose another idea and create another artwork using different materials. 6. Clean up the station and leave it the way you found it for the next group. IF YOU ARE THE LAST GROUP, CLEAN UP ALL THE PAINTING SUPPLIES AND THE NEWSPAPER. 1 0F 2