Many teachers have taught many concepts involving trout.  Trout can be the focus of a lesson, or an example, or an illustration of a concept, or just marginally involved.  Having trout in your classroom inspires students to think more broadly about everyday topics and skills.  While there are some comprehensive trout lesson guides written, most teachers find it helpful to tailor lessons to their specific curricular requirements and tie in trout as appropriate for their classrooms.  (See how JetSet Trout in the Classroom UK relates TIC to every aspect of their national curriculum.)

Sample Lesson Plans

• Trout in the Classroom Activity Guide and Reference for Teachers (Headwaters Initiative in New York, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish & Wildlife, and NJ Chapters of Trout Unlimited)
• Coldwater Conservation Education Guide (Trout Unlimited)
• California Aquarium Education Project Publications (California Department of Fish and Game)
• Trout in the Classroom - Resources & Examples  (Nevada Department of Wildlife)
• Salmon in the Classroom Lesson Plan (Oregon State University National Science Foundation Rural Science Education Program)

To see if your state has a specific TIC curriculum,  visit our State-Specific Resources page.  

Below is a list of each of the main academic disciplines for grades k-12 and a list of some of the possible thematic links to TIC.

Science

• Animal studies, animal behavior, anatomy
• Chemistry, the properties of matter
• Weather and climate
• Genetics and reproduction
• Habitat and the environment, including human impact
• Ecosystems, including food chains and food webs
• Earth structure, Earth’s features
• Technology and innovation
• Measuring and scientific inquiry
• Stream study

Social Studies

• Human impact
• Maps and measurements
• Municipal decision-making
• Democracy: working with representatives
• Resource management

Language Arts

• Journaling
• Poetry writing
• Point of view

Math

• Measurements and geometry
• Percentages and algebra
• Charting

Fine Arts

• Poetry
• Visual Art
• Performing arts

Physical Education

• Fishing
• Hiking
• Water sports
• Schoolyard games

Complementary Programs

• Leaf Pack
• Leopold Education Project
• Project Learning Tree
• Project WET
• Project WILD
• The Catskills: A Sense of Place