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This course deals with the basic concepts of fish and fish management. Topics include career opportunities; the history of fish management; fish species; lake, stream, and river management; lake, stream, history of aquaculture, aquatic plant and animal species and river habitats; water quality.
Science equivalency credit.
Credit: .5
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Ongoing Resources
Fisheries Ecology Syllabus (doc)
I am in an ag class, now what? (doc)
A parents guide to Holmen FFA (PDF)
2022-2023 Calendar of Events (doc)
News: Invasive Species,
Week 1
Save Important Resources Directions (doc),
External Anatomy (Slides), Anatomy and Species of Fish E Article
External Anatomy Terms and Functions Chart (doc)
External Anatomy Checklist- Summative
Internal Anatomy Article, Internal Anatomy (Slides), Internal Anatomy Terms and Functions Chart
External Anatomy Kahoot, Internal Anatomy Kahoot
External Anatomy Analysis Activity (doc)
Week 2
Anatomy Dissection Video, Fashion a FIsh (Slides)
Anatomy Formative, Internal Anatomy Summative 2022 Deer Hunting Regulations Questions
Career Points Options
Week 3
Game and Pan Fish Drawings, Fish ID- Pre-Assessment Photos
Species Expert Teaching Directions/Rubric, 3rd Period Species Expert Teaching Slideshow Dropbox
4th Period Species Expert Teaching Slideshow Dropbox
WI Fish ID Photos and Notes Slideshow, WI FIsh ID Practice Summative,
Student photo Submission- Fall 22 Students, PRACTICE 2021-2022 Student Photo Submissions- Species ID
Week 4
Fish Species Chart Activity (Doc) Fish of Wi Poster DNR (Link) Fish Species Summative (google form)
Fish Hatchery 1 (YouTube), Ozark Virtual Tour (YouTube), Superior Fresh Aquaponics (YouTube)
Partial | Aquaculture | Guided Notes
Water Quality and Nutrition in Aquaculture Article (PDF),
Aquaculture Industry Slideshow
Environmental Requirements for Fish E Article
Freshwater and Saltwater Aquaculture Production and Marketing- E Article
Week 5
Aquaculture/Water Quality Quiz, Written Summative
Custom Rod Request (google form)
Invasive Species PSA- Summative
Week 6
Invasive Species PSA- Summative
Communication to Adults #1 (doc)
Invasive Species Quiz (google forms)
Genoa Fish Hatchery Field Trip Form (doc)
Week 7
Week 8/ 9
Ice Fishing Safety (Video), Ice Fishing Safety Pamphlet, Pamphlet Templates
Genoa Fish Hatchery Tour- (alternative assignment (do if you did not attend the in person tour)
Final Directions/Rubric (Due Friday)
Gratitude Letter to Stakeholders (due Friday)
Career Points Explained (doc), Career Points Confirmed (doc)
Rod Building
Rod Building Materials ID (google form), Thread Specifics (doc)
Rod Building Reflection (doc) (Summative) (Due Friday)
Rod Build Rubric (doc) (Summative) (Due Friday)
Closing up my time in Fisheries Ecology
Spinning Rod Materials
Step by step videos for each lesson. ( https://vimeo.com/showcase/10052120 )
Video Showcase password: MudHoleEDU
Lesson 1: Kit Breakdown
Lesson 2: Finding the Spine
Lesson 3: Handle Placement and Reaming
Lesson 4: Prepping Epoxy and Installing rear grip
Lesson 5: Arbor Reel Seat and Handle Assembly
Lesson 6: Guide Prep
Lesson 7: Winding Check and Guide Tubing
Lesson 8: Installing Tip Top
Lesson 9: Guide Spacing 6' Spinning Blueprint 6'6" Light Blueprint 6' 6" Medium Blueprint 7' Medium Light Blueprint
Lesson 10: Hand Wrapper Thread Set Up and Guide Wrapping
Lesson 11: Mix and Apply Finish
Casting Rod Materials
Step by Step Videos for each lesson. ( https://vimeo.com/showcase/10052096 )
Video Showcase Password: MudHoleEDU
Lesson 1: Kit Breakdown
Lesson 2: Finding the Spine
Lesson 3: Handle Placement and Reaming
Lesson 4: Prepping Epoxy and Installing rear grip
Lesson 5: Arbor Reel Seat and Handle Assembly
Lesson 6: Guide Prep
Lesson 7: Winding Check and Guide Tubing
Lesson 8: Installing Tip Top
Lesson 9: Guide Spacing 6'6" Rod Spacing Blueprint 7' Rod Spacing Blueprint
Lesson 10: Hand Wrapper Thread Set Up and Guide Wrapping
Lesson 11: Mix and Apply Finish
Closing up my time in Fisheries Ecology
The following are additional resources that do not currently pertain to students.
Topics we will cover-
Aquaculture
Habitat
Anatomy
Species
Behavior
Adaptations
Invasive Species
Water Quality
Rod Building
Rod Building Terms Interactive Notebook
Rod Building Step by Step Videos
Week 9
Last Communication to Adults (doc)
Week 10
Aquaculture Tank
Aquaculture Tank
Student poses after cleaning the aquaculture tank which houses native WI fish speicies.
Tackle & Rod
Tackle & Rod
Students show off thier custom made fishing rods and spinner baits they made in class.
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
The joy and pride that occurs after making your very own custom fishing rod and tackle.
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