These are interactive formative assessments that students can try as they investigate the various parts of the web resource. These activities are embedded as part of each web page. Teachers should encourage use of these assessments to gauge student learning and understanding.

Objectives

• Students will verify their learning by practicing mastery of concepts as they investigate the web resource.

Materials

Fish and Physics Learn About, Explore Trends, and Investigate Current Research module pages

Procedure

Follow the directions for each Try It On-line.

National Science Eduation Standards

9-12 A: Science as Inquiry

• Understandings about scientific inquiry

9-12 C: Life Science

• Interdependence of organisms 
• Matter, energy, and organization in living systems 
• Behavior of organisms 

9-12 E: Science and Technology

• Understandings about science and technology 

9-12 F: Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

• Science and technology in local, national, and global challenges 

Lesson Resources

Fish and Physics Learn About, Explore Trends, and Investigate Current Research module pages