Fish with Scales Craft Activity

Most fish, but not all, have scales (plastic-like flakes) that cover their skin.

• Scales vary in shape, size and structure. 
• Scales provide protection to fish.
• Large scales provide more protection to a fish but restrict the movement of a fish

Materials

• construction paper
• marker
• scissors
• glue
• googley eye (optional)

close-up of scales

Directions

• Fold a piece of paper down the middle (horizontally).
• Draw the top half of a fish.
• Cut out your fish.
• Cut some strips of construction paper (approx 1 inch thick).
• Use the scissors to cut curves on one side of the paper strips. These will be the scales.
• Glue the scales onto your fish by overlapping the strips of paper. Do not use glue on the curved ends to give a 3D effect.
• Add a googley eye or draw an eye with a marker.
• Continue to decorate your fish if desired.

Extension Activity: 

Students can sketch a fish and label the differents structures (parts) of a fish (scales, fins, gills, eyes, mouth) and explain the function of each structure.

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