Aquariums are well known for promoting a relaxing and calming environment both in the home as well as at places of work. There are however educational benefits to having a fish tank too, with an increasing number of schools investing in them because of the advantages they afford:
1. Science aid
An aquarium can be a real life teaching aid when it comes to science. Depending on the age of the students it can help bring topics such as the water cycle, food chains and nitrogen cycle to life. Data within the tank can also be collected and analysed for example water temperature, nitrate levels and ammonia.
2. Life skill
Looking after fish requires certain tasks to be routinely carried out. Children can learn about the different responsibilities required for keeping fish and take it in turns to play a part in these.
3. Writing
An aquarium can provide stimuli for writing activities. These could take the form of short stories about the fish in the tank, poetry or word clouds. For older pupils, writing could be more scientific in nature, for example a research report about the breeds of fish in the tank and their natural environments.
4. Art
Another way that fish tanks can be incorporated into the curriculum is through art. Paintings of particularly bright fish, collages and paper mache are just some of the ways in which arts and crafts can be applied.
Aqua Rentals have been established for more than 30 years and are the leading supplier of fish tanks in the UK. During this time they have installed aquarium displays in many educational institutions including schools and further education colleges to great effect. For more information or to arrange a free, no obligation site visit please get in touch today on 0800 389 9944.
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