TROUT IN THE CLASSROOM

NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Nevada Department of Wildlife

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Objectives Fish egg incubation projects are a

valuable education tool Students witness and participate in the

birth and early life stages of salmonids Students learn about the habitat needs

of salmonids Facilitates learning in science, math,

and other disciplines Fosters resource stewardship and

lifelong interest in natural world

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Coordinated through NDOW’s Conservation Education and Fishery Bureaus

Las Vegas Fly Fishing Club, Southern Nevada Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Truckee River Fly Fishers, Carson City Fly Fishers and High Sierra Fly Casters - Provided Volunteers & Sponsorship

It is not part of a fish stocking program It is not intended to enhance existing fish

populations or start new ones

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It is an outstanding EDUCATION PROGRAM

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Program

The Process Equipment and Setup Critical Water Quality Elements Monitoring and Care Troubleshooting Props and Support Tying It All Together

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The Process

October to November- Schools apply for the Chillers and Eggs

Applications are sorted by regional educational needs and approval is given to schools who qualify

December- Teachers will be notified approximately one month prior to delivery, dates varies with stock availability

Egg deliveries will be at specific locations and teachers will be responsible for pick up

Egg to fry and release

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EQUIPMENT AND SETUP

Varies according to cooling and air circulation system chosen

Setup demonstration Potential pitfalls

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An aquarium and cooling unit (chiller), simulates the natural habitat for trout reproduction.

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CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ELEMENTS

Biofilter Temperature PH Ammonia Dissolved Oxygen Pollutants and Chlorine

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MONITORING AND CARE

Monitoring the Incubator Monitoring Development Troubleshooting Fry Release

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Fry ReleaseNevada Department of Wildlife

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ONLINE RESOURCES

Registration for the schools Regional TIC class training dates Egg Request and Delivery

Notification Curriculum and Setup instructions E-mail updates Conditions of Volunteer Service

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SUPPORT

Props & Web Sites www.ndow.org /learn/TICwww.troutintheclassroom.orgCurricula and Support ActivitiesExample Activities Other Curricula

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NDOW - Learn & Participate - Trout in the Classroom.mht

NDOW - TIC Website

NDOW - Learn & Participate - Trout in the Classroom Aquarium.mht

NDOW - Learn & Participate - Trout in the Classroom - Life Cycle.mht

NDOW - Learn & Participate - Curriculum.mht

Equipment List www_troutintheclassroom_org.mht

Home www_troutintheclassroom_org.mht

Teachers www_troutintheclassroom_org.mht

Lesson Plans www_troutintheclassroom_org.mht Technical Information www_troutintheclassroom_org.mht

Trout Unlimited - TIC

Troubleshooting www_troutintheclassroom_org.mht

Library www_troutintheclassroom_org.mht

State-Specific Resources www_troutintheclassroom_org.mht

TYING IT ALL TOGETHER

Kids Angling Clinic Community Stewardship Projects Streamside and Hatchery Field

Trips Rod & Reel Clubs Nevada Interpretive Sites Adopt a Watershed Classroom Projects

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Adopt A WatershedNevada Department of Wildlife

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Nevada Interpretive SitesNevada Department of Wildlife

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Rod and Reel Clubs

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Streamside and Hatchery Field Trips

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Community Stewardship Projects

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Kid Fishing Clinics

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Workshops for Rod and Reel Clubs

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Classroom Projects

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And the coolest part:

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The Fish

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