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TIC 101 Chuck Hoysa TIC Coordinator - Virginia
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TROUT IN THE CLASSROOM TIC is an Environmental Education program focused on raising trout and incorporating cold water conservation issues and connecting students with local watersheds. The program is a cooperative effort between the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and the Virginia Council of Trout Unlimited
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WHAT STUDENTS DO…… Raise trout from eggs to fingerlings Monitor tank water quality Engage in stream habitat study Appreciate water resources Connect with local watersheds Foster a conservation ethic
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September – set up tank Late Sept/early Oct – receive eggs October – eggs hatch Nov – March – raise fish March/April – release fish Daily – water testing and feeding Weekly – water changes TIMELINE
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Chiller Fluval canister filter 55 gallon aquarium Typical Set-up
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What kind of Trout? Brook Trout Native to Virginia Rainbow Brown
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EGGS
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ALEVIN
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SWIM-UP STAGE
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FRY
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FINGERLINGS
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MAINTENANCE Water testing Water changes Feeding Equipment checks
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GRADE LEVEL APPROPRIATENESS Elementary thru High School SOL’s for everyone Single class tanks Grade level tanks ‘Whole School’ tanks
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Incorporating TIC into the classroom Science Math Art Reading and Writing Social Studies Physical Education Lesson Plans Virginia TIC Manual Virginia TIC Curriculum Guide www. troutintheclassroom.org www.vctu.org
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RELEASE EVENTS March – May Approved streams Release day activities Fish release Macros Water testing Nature hikes Tree ID Bird watching Fly casting
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RELEASE DAY
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What can go wrong? Equipment failure Power outage Over feeding Water quality First weeks Condensation Poor egg hatch Poor sanitation
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Time Commitment Depends on how many schools you’re working with September – Set-up October – Egg delivery Spring – Releases Most TIC programs have Trout Unlimited volunteers who communicate with teachers by regular email Relatively few visits to schools
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Equipment Aquarium Chiller Filter system Air stone and tubing, Gravel Thermometer, Water test kit, Egg basket, Turkey baster, Styrofoam
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Expenses Chiller - $600 Filter/air pump/etc. (kit) - $200 Aquarium - $50-$100
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Funding Local Chapter TU (Partner) Classroom Grants General school funds PTO Parents Civic clubs, Environmental Organizations/Businesses
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TIC IN VIRGINIA About 200 tanks Winchester Fairfax Warrenton Richmond Shenandoah Valley Roanoke Martinsville SW Virginia
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Interested in participating? DGIF Provide eggs Approve release sites Keep records TU Chapters Egg distribution Release planning Technical information New Partners Coordinate with TU and DGIF Provide funding Provide manpower
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http://www.thatpetplace.com/Trout-in-the-Classroom Kit 1 - $847 Kit 2 - $294 Kit 2A - $188 Kit 3 - $740 Contact Stephanie Welsh 1-888-842-8738 ext. 1288 swelsh@thatpetplace.com swelsh@thatpetplace.com
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