Description
Another cold-blooded animal is the fish; or Pisces; to give its true classification. Fish live in both salt, and fresh water. The Parts of a Fish Activity, teaches children all about how they move, smell, eat and give birth.
Ichthyology is the science of studying fish; which are classified as the Phylum Chordata; according to the Montessori zoological curriculum. The material is colour-coded with a light green border around each card. Combining the simplicity of a 3-part card set, a booklet; that comprehensively covers detailed descriptions about fish; and definition cards. It is aimed at both the 3 to 6, and the 6 to 9 environments.
Examples of the Word Cards:
operculum | adipose fin | pectoral fin |
lateral line | caudal fin | snout |
Features of the Parts of a Fish Activity:
- the direct objectives of this material, are for the Child to;
- learn about the different parts of the fish
- develop their understanding of the definition of these parts
- indirectly, the Child;
- improves their vocabulary skills
- develops reading skills
- receives an introduction to zoology
- curriculum support material; aligned to the Montessori language and zoology curricula
- this material follows the Life Cycle of a Salmon Activity, together with the Salmon Objects
Contents of the Parts of a Fish Activity:
- a 28-page booklet, providing an overview of the activity
- an illustration of the part under discussion is on one page
- the opposite page has a brief description, and definition of that illustration
- 14 sets of 3-part cards, each set has a control, a mute and label card
- 14 sets of definition cards, each set has:
- 1 card, with a complete definition,
- 2nd card with a redacted word that the Child must answer
- sold in a transparent, plastic A6 envelope
Size:
- Booklet – 9.5cm x 9.5cm / (3¾” x 3¾”)
- Definition Cards – 8cm x 8cm / (3″ x 3″)
- Control Card – 13.5cm x 9cm / (5¼” x 3½”)
- Plastic Envelope – 18cm x 13cm x 2.5cm / (7″ x 5″ x 1″)
Alexandra C (verified owner) –
I like the consistency of this product activity. I keep buying this because it works. I am not a Montessori teacher, but a mainstream one, and I like the realism that it depicts. So many of the toys in my school are all disney!
Kayleen Hinds (verified owner) –
I am a homeschooler. I enjoy buying this type of product from Childrens House because it makes teaching so much easier. I like the finish and the print quality. I am very happy.
Dee Farrows (verified owner) –
My son works with this material. He seems happy.