Hoffer’s Tropic Life Pets

By: Devonique Smalland Lindsay Ives

Introduction: After our lesson on sea animals,

we will go on our field trip to Hoffer’s Tropic Life Pets.

Read Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale

Driving Questions Do all fish live in the same

environment? How do fish survive in their specific

environment? What do fish eat? Why do their fish tanks/

environment need to be cleaned?

Objectives Students will learn and observe tropical

and other animals Students will learn about the

environments of different species of fish and other animals

Outcomes

• Students will understand the different environments of fish and other animals

•Students will create a model different fish and their environment

Vocabulary Fresh water Salt water Environment Species Names of different fishes

Cost and Transportation For 25 students= $50 For every student after you pay $2 Total cost would be $80 For every 8 kids we need one adult

chaperone for a total of 5 chaperone

One School bus costing $150-$200

This field trip would create a experience that is hands on or kinesthetic, visual and auditory learners. Students will be see animals they do not normally see and interact with them in a controlled environment. This pet store tries to place the animals in an environment that is most like their natural environment. This will help students to visualize the specific features of their natural habitat.

Checklist for Assessment: At Field trip:

Students are actively engaged and asking questions

Students are interacting with the animals as much as allowed

In the Classroom: Students will demonstrate their knowledge and

understanding of different fish when they create a model of the fish and their environment

Students will also write a reflection of what they have learn and saw during the field trip.

Literature Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale

By Marcus Pfister The Rainbow Fish

By Marcus Pfister Swimmy Hoffer’s Tropic Life Pets Website

http://tropiclifepets.com/php/index.php You can also find them on Facebook

Cross-Curricular Connection

Writing Math Art

Misconceptions All fish do not look alike All are not like Nemo All fish do not live in the same

environment