Cyber Families: Connect, Create, Care: Go Fish!

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

The kingdom of the sea is the realm of fish. Consider your pet goldfish as a land visitor. Fish for these fun activities.

CONNECT:

Do fish sleep? Do fish breathe air? Can fish swim backwards? Here’s a bouillabaisse of fish FAQs: http://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/faq/
Experience an aquarium online in real time at http://www.waikikiaquarium.org/experience/webcam/
At the bottom of the ocean where does light come from? Fish make their own light: bioluminescence. Shed some light on these DEEP water animals at http://ocean.si.edu/bioluminescence
Seahorses aren’t horses. Sea horse dads give birth to their babies. What else makes seahorses special? Round up details about seahorses at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/seahorse/

CREATE:

Create a trivia fact game using the information from Shark Sider: http://www.sharksider.com/shark-facts/
Try your hand at tying fishing knots by following the directions at http://www.fishingcairns.com.au/page6-1.html
Learn how to fish in 9 easy steps: http://www.mykidsadventures.com/how-to-fish/
Ever hear of folding fish? Try create origami fish by following the directions at http://www.origami-resource-center.com/origami-fish.html

CARE:

Learn how to make an aquarium and take care of your pet fish by consulting http://www.tetra-fish.com/Splash.aspx
Take care of your aquarium too; http://www.aquariumcarebasics.com/
Use this web tool to diagnose your pet fish’s health: http://www.fishyportal.com/diag/
Over 50 species of fish are threatened or endangered in the U.S. Leran how to help them keep around at https://www.fws.gov/endangered/. Type “fish” in the species search box to identify your favorite finny friend.

CAREERS:

Fishing for a good career? Your future may look watery – but fun!

Cyber Families: Connect, Create, Care