SCHOOL & TEACHER PROGRAMS

FIELD TRIP EXPERIENCES FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Our field trip experiences offer 6 - 12th grade students hands-on activities and a behind-the-scenes tour, giving students a "preview" into the field of Aquaculture. Field trips are scheduled during normal school hours. Picnic tables are available for lunch break. Each field trip is limited to 30 students and one adult chaperone is required for every 10 students.

Cost: $225 per activity

Aquaculture Field Trip Activity Menu:
1) Digging It - Students learn how to volumetrically count clam seed to estimate production inventory.

2) Something Fishy - Students catch, measure and weigh fish to calculate feeding efficiency.

3) Cocktail Sauce Anyone? - Students collect and weigh shrimp to determine growth and feed rates.

4) Splish Splash - Students use water test kits to learn how water quality parameters affect the health and growth of farmed animals.

5) Snack Time - Students learn how to grow rotifers and microscopic algae for feeding larvae and small organisms.

6) Fish for Profit - Students develop a production and marketing plan for a cultured species.

7) Royal Queen - Students measure Queen conch juveniles and learn the importance of this fisheries species.

TEACHER WORKSHOPS

We offer in-service workshops for educators teaching grades K-12. Scheduling is flexible and can coincide with teachers' in-service days or summer vacation. The curriculum provided is multidisciplinary and is appropriate for a variety of learning styles. Workshop participants receive materials including detailed lesson plans, teaching modules, suggested experiments and extension activities. Activities are closely correlated to the Sunshine State Standards and National Science Standards.

Fish Tanks 101
Aquariums provide a window for students to observe living creatures, communities and ecosystems. While aquariums can be a useful tool to teach students the principles of aquatic science, laboratory and extension activities can easily be used to teach a variety of subjects including chemistry, math, English, geography and art. In this workshop, teachers learn how to set up and maintain marine and freshwater aquariums in their classroom a s well as how to incorporate it into their curricula. Hands-on activities focus on topics in fish and shellfish biology, nitrogen cycling and community ecology.

Conch in the Classroom
The queen conch is one of FloridaÕs most precious natural resources. Not only is the queen conch an icon of the Florida Keys, but it has also served many generations as a food source, a decoration, and a tribal tool. This workshop offered by the Conch Heritage Network demonstrates how teachers and students can grow conch in the classroom. Growing queen conch is easy, fun and suitable for students of all ages. Educational modules provided cover conch biology, geography, history, economics, and aquaculture of the queen conch. Come see how you can incorporate queen conch into your science classroom!

For more information on the Conch Heritage Network - www.savetheconch.org

Custom Workshops
From a behind-the-scenes tour of the Aquaculture Development Park to workshops focused on Clam Farming, Fish Farming, and Live Feeds, experienced ACTED instructors and staff can arrange a custom workshop to meet the needs of your school and students. Please inquire about customized group programs and individual group rates.