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TIC 101

TIC 101. Chuck Hoysa TIC Coordinator - Virginia. Trout in the Classroom.

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TIC 101

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  1. TIC 101 Chuck Hoysa TIC Coordinator - Virginia

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Typical Set-up 55 gallon aquarium Chiller Fluval canister filter

  6. What kind of Trout? Brook Trout Native to Virginia Rainbow Brown

  7. Eggs

  8. Alevin

  9. Swim-up stage

  10. Fry

  11. Fingerlings

  12. Maintenance Water testing Water changes Feeding Equipment checks

  13. Grade Level Appropriateness Elementary thru High School SOL’s for everyone Single class tanks Grade level tanks ‘Whole School’ tanks

  14. 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

  15. Release Events March – May Approved streams Release day activities Fish release Macros Water testing Nature hikes Tree ID Bird watching Fly casting

  16. Release Day

  17. What can go wrong? • Equipment failure • Power outage • Over feeding • Water quality • First weeks • Condensation • Poor egg hatch • Poor sanitation

  18. 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

  19. Equipment Aquarium Chiller Filter system Air stone and tubing, Gravel Thermometer, Water test kit, Egg basket, Turkey baster, Styrofoam

  20. Expenses Chiller - $600 Filter/air pump/etc. (kit) - $200 Aquarium - $50-$100

  21. Funding Local Chapter TU (Partner) Classroom Grants General school funds PTO Parents Civic clubs, Environmental Organizations/Businesses

  22. TIC in Virginia About 200 tanks Winchester Fairfax Warrenton Richmond Shenandoah Valley Roanoke Martinsville SW Virginia

  23. 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

  24. http://www.thatpetplace.com/Trout-in-the-Classroom Kit 1 - $847 Kit 2 - $294 Kit 3 - $740 Kit 2A - $188 Contact Stephanie Welsh1-888-842-8738 ext. 1288 swelsh@thatpetplace.com

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