Many teachers have taught many concepts involving trout.  Trout can be the focus of a lesson, an illustration of a concept, or just inspiration.  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.)

Lesson Plans and Activity Ideas

Science
Social Studies
Language Arts
Math
Fine Arts
Physical Education
Field Days

Complementary Programs

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

Spanish Language Resources

• Salmon and Steelhead program guide, in Spanish and English, from the University of California, Davis.

State Resources

• Back the Brookie Education Module (by teachers and Trout Unlimited, with input from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency)
• Salmon and Steelhead program guide, in Spanish and English, from the University of California, Davis.
• Virginia TIC Site has a number of resources and links useful for teachers in all states.
• 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)
• 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.