Check out Mrs. Ellison's homeroom's Beginning of the Year Aquarium Projects! (2 are missing because they are still a work in progress) Students worked in groups to come up with which fish they would choose based on certain guidelines (length and cost). They then had to actually "create" what the aquarium would look like, provide a chart to show that they were within their allotted length and cost, and write a letter to me explaining why they chose the fish that they chose. Some fish had to be in schools of 4 or more, others didn't get along with certain other fish. All of these factors had to be considered when making their decisions.
*Fun was had by all students during this learning activity. No actual fish were harmed in the process of making these aquariums.*
The "Best Overall" award was voted on by the class. It was a tough decision to make!
The "Trashy" award went to the project with the best use of recycled items.
The "Sparkles" award went to the project with the best use of glitter and the most effective method of making the fish move (they were also the first group to come up with that idea).
The "Hooked" award goes to the project with the most fish hooks in it (they're hard to see on the background but they're drawn in there).
The "Adventurous" award went to the project with the most effective adventure scenery.
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