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Go Fish!

Lesson Description:
Provided by the population connection organization, 'go fish' is a simple activity for PreK-2 that deals with the concept of sharing resources.

The student will be able to:
  • List three resources that may be shared.
  • Identify three ways to promote sharing.

Lesson Type:
  • Discussion
  • Group Work

Sustainability Topic:
  • Other

Time Needed:
30 minute preparation, 30 minute activity
Materials Needed:
  • goldfish (shaped) crackers
  • enough to pass a bowl of crackers around to all the students and enough to fill a small plastic baggie
  •  Napkins—one per student 
  • Plastic baggies (snack size)—one per student 
  • Serving bowl 
  • Chalkboard or other writing surface

School or Group:
Population Connections
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Lesson Documents:
application/pdf gofish_jan2003.pdf
Located in: Creativity

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