Students will flex their creative storytelling and scientific observation skills by working in small groups to write origin stories about one of the animals on display at the Belle Isle Aquarium. Using their knowledge of the fish and their exhibits, their observation skills, collaboration, and creativity, students will create an interesting, dynamic, and creative story detailing the origin of their chosen fish/animal. *This lesson can be scaffolded with older students by doing additional research, using more specific facts, and writing a longer piece for their origin story*

Cost: FREE

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