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Aquaculture: Down on the Salmon Farm
Students examine the problems of the continued development of aquaculture. They also brainstorm ideas that people in this field would need to be successful.
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AP Environmental Science-Food Fight
The content in this lesson is of a controversial nature. Please review to make sure it is suitable for your class. A video, The Meatrix is shown to the class, and then they discuss the emotionally-charged language that it uses. They are...
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Aquaculture
Introduce viewers to the growing field of aquaculture with this set of 13 slides. They are simple and straightforward in content, listing facts in bullet-point fashion. No photos or graphics are included, but the information is valuable....
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To Culture or Not to Culture
Students study the pros and cons of the aquaculture industry after reading hypothetical case study. They simulate a town meeting debate about aquaculture.
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Salmon Scavenger Hunt
Learners go on a salmon scavenger hunt to find out about threats to salmon populations. They gather information about some of the reasons wild salmon have gone from such incredible abundance to relative scarcity, and about some of the...
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Aquaculture Science
Students research the different careers in aquaculture. In this aquaculture lesson students complete activities that include a PowerPoint presentation.
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Aquaculture Production Systems Quiz
In this aquaculture quiz worksheet, students respond to 5 true or false, 4 ranking, and 8 fill in the blank questions regarding aquaculture production systems.
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Aquaculture Production in the Classroom
Young scholars study the basics of aquaculture and how to successfully raise aquatic plants and animals. In this water lesson students perform water quality tests on fish tanks, record and graph their results.
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A DAY WITHOUT AG
Students consider and discuss the meaning of the word "agriculture" and how agriculture affects their lives every day. Students identify the various ways that agriculture touches their personal lives. Students use worksheets to list all...
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A Day Without Ag
Students investigate the concept of agriculture. They focus upon the presence of agriculture and the personal implications of it. Students generate lists related to the concept to encourage group discussions. The products of agriculture...
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The Fish Trade
Students read and discuss a document regarding how the global fish trade is important to humans all over the world. Students conduct Internet research and write a scenario about what would happen if other countries did not help manage...
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Aqualung , the New Age Garden
Students examine how underwater landscape could be used for food production in the future. They discuss underwater landforms, draw a picture of an underwater landscape and a type of technology to use underwater, and write a description...
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Farming in a Fishbowl: How Ethnic Groups in
Seventh graders research Chinese agricultural needs and practices. They conduct an experiment with aquaculture and germinated rice as they take measurements and apply the scientific method.
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The Fish Trade
Students read a series of articles on the increasingly international business of aquaculture. They answer questions and discuss the readings. They, in groups, read further articles and present summaries to the class.
US Fish and Wildlife Service
U.s. Fish & Wildlife Service: Fishing
The official web site of the government agency offers a broad range of information, including statistical as well as species and breed documentation. National laws and guidelines are also available, including information on where fishing...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Super Salmon
This video segment from FRONTLINE/NOVA: "Harvest of Fear" explores genetic modification of salmon and possible consequences.
Purdue University
Purdue University: A Basic Overview of Aquaculture [Pdf]
A vocational discussion of aquaculture that includes a history of the field, its environmental impact, use of water, and the like. (Published in 1900.)
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Lab 6: And on His Farm He Had Some Fish
A lab experiment in a series of experiments that investigates fisheries. In this particular lab, students learn about the aquaculture methods by analyzing FAO aquaculture data. They will also investigate the change to coastal landscapes...
Globio
Glossopedia: Fishes
Learn about fish from around the world. Varying species, their biology, role in the environment, human cultural significance, as well conservation issues.
Virginia Tech
Virginia Cooperative Extension: 4 H Virtual Farm: Farm Pond Aquaculture
Find answers to all kinds of questions about how fish are raised on the fish farms of Virginia.
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
World Aquaculture Overview
This United Nations site offers information on the past, present, and future of aquaculture around the world.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Your Cool Basics on Aquaculture
Explains what aquaculture is, the different types, the benefits it offers, and its impact on the environment.
Oregon State University
Aquaculture Collaborative Research Support Program
Official site for the Pond Dynamics/Aquaculture Collaborative Research Support Program which aims to "improve human nutrition through pond aquaculture research." Offers downloadable publications, data tools, and links.
Next.cc
Next: Aquaponics
Use these numerous activities to gain a better understanding of aquaponics, a gravity-based, closed loop system that grows both food and fish.