Movement in Fish and Birds
Investigating the adaptations for movement in aquatic and aerial environments.
Key Questions
- Explain how the streamlined body of a fish helps it move through water efficiently.
- Analyze the role of feathers and hollow bones in enabling birds to fly.
- Compare the forces acting on a bird in flight with those acting on a fish swimming.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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