Studying the development of catfish eggs at the Little Grassy Fish Hatchery.
Studying the development of catfish eggs at the Little Grassy Fish Hatchery.
 Learning about catfish fry at the Little Grassy Fish Hatchery.
Learning about catfish fry at the Little Grassy Fish Hatchery.
 An adult channel catfish.
An adult Channel catfish. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
 Fishing on the Little Grassy Lake.
Fishing on the Little Grassy Lake
The bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) was elected the state fish in 1986 by Illinois school children. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Fish

All of God's creation is worthy of study. Whether you're a young camper learning the differences between warm- and cold-blooded animals, a college student studying the interactions among the animal and plant components in a given ecosystem, or a research scientist mapping a creature's genome, the study of nature is basic to understanding how you and I fit into the whole of creation.

The top video is appropriate for campers in the first and second grades. The videos become more challenging as you scroll down the page until the bottom video teaches material that might be a bit challenging to college students.

Facts about Fish for Kids

Bill Nye the Science Guy: Fish

Diving Into Chicago's Shedd Aquarium

Up Close and Personal with Asian Carp and Other Illinois River Fish Species

The Four Fish We're Overeating—and What to Eat Instead

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