Aquaculture program sends fish species to Idaho school. (News).When it comes to math and science, fish have a lot of lessons to teach. An aquaculture aquaculture, the raising and harvesting of fresh- and saltwater plants and animals. The most economically important form of aquaculture is fish farming, an industry that accounts for an ever increasing share of world fisheries production. program in Idaho combines hands-on activities with academic learning to stimulate students to learn more about a subject, says Gary Fornshell, University of Idaho The university was formed by the territorial legislature of Idaho on January 30, 1889, and opened its doors on October 3, 1892 with an initial class of 40 students. The first graduating class in 1896 contained two men and two women. extension aquaculture specialist. About 10 years ago, the National Council for Agricultural Education Agricultural education is instruction about crop production, livestock management, soil and water conservation, and various other aspects of agriculture. Agricultural education includes instruction in food education, such as nutrition. developed a curriculum for using aquaculture in the classroom. The Council estimates that between 25 percent and 30 percent of schools with an agricultural education program have used aquaculture in their classes. Mackay High School in Twin Falls, Idaho
He and his students first built primitive tanks for tilapia tilapia (təlä`pēə) or St. Peter's fish, a spiny-finned freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae, native chiefly to Africa and the Middle East. , a warm water species. As the students' interest has continued to grow, Roche has expanded into cold water species. He has been able to draw on the U.S. Forest Service and other agencies for information both about raising fish and using fish to teach about other subjects. Bonnie bon·ny also bon·nie adj. bon·ni·er, bon·ni·est Scots 1. Physically attractive or appealing; pretty. 2. Excellent. Jacobsen, who manages the K-12 outreach program for the University of Idaho Aquaculture Research Institute, says classroom projects spark students' interest and enthusiasm in science and math, and help overcome their fear of those subjects. In addition to helping students become more proficient in math and science, aquaculture in the classroom exposes students to careers in aquaculture, Jacobsen says. Source: The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho |
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