Fish Adaptation Station

Last Friday we had a great time doing this experiment in the classroom, "Do Fish Care How Cold it Is?"  . 
Fish, especially ones in the Great Lakes Ecosystem have some very special adaptations that help them survive the icy waters in the winter.  The students were collecting some basic water temp, breathing rate, and fish behavior activity data.  The students were very concerned about how cold these little fish were getting.  But, learned how these little creatures can quickly adapt to the changing temperature of the water.  Did you know gold fish can survive even after being frozen in ice!  Amazing!