Trout in the Classroom Training

Connect your students with their local watershed! This hands-on program engages students in real-world biology and aquatic ecology. Teachers and students work together to: raise trout from eggs to fingerlings, monitor tank water quality, engage in stream habitat study, appreciate water resources, foster conservation ethic, and understand ecosystem connectivity. Join us for this FREE workshop to learn how you can raise trout in your classroom!

This training is mandatory for any teacher wanting to participate with SWEP, TERC or USFS support. New Trout in the Classroom (TIC) Teachers must attend the 3-hour training (4:00-7:00) as required by Fish & Wildlife agencies for participation in TIC program. Topics covered include: how to care for trout eggs, tank set-up: equipment & procedures, biology and ecology of Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, and introduction to teaching resources.

When: Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Time: 4:00-7:00 pm
Where: UC Davis Tahoe Science Center, TCES Room 139-141, 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, Nevada 89451

Please register by completing the survey questions below by February 28.

Questions: Contact Brooke Boeger, UC Davis TERC, at beboeger@ucdavis.edu or 775-881-7560, ext. 7474

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* 1. New or Returning Teacher

New TIC Teacher - Training required on March 5, 4-7 p.m.

Returning Teacher - Need Permits Only (Note: Returning teachers are encouraged to attend the training, but are not required. Sponsor organizations will contact returning teachers directly regarding this year's permitting process.)

Not Participating This Year - Keep me on your list for communication but I will not be participating this year.

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* 2. Sponsor organization

Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships (TTUSD; North Tahoe & Truckee)

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (Incline Village, Douglas and Washoe County, Nevada)

US Forest Service LTBMU (LTUSD; South Lake Tahoe)

US Fish & Wildlife Service (Reno, Sparks, Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Nevada)

I don't know

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Aquarium equipment needed? Please describe.

Yes

Please describe your equipment needs:

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* 4. Are you willing to share an educator resource with other Trout in the Classroom participants (either at the training or electronically)? Please describe.

Trout in the Classroom Training

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* 2. Sponsor organization

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* 3. Aquarium equipment needed? Please describe.

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* 4. Are you willing to share an educator resource with other Trout in the Classroom participants (either at the training or electronically)? Please describe.

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* 5. Teacher Name(s)

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* 6. School Name

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* 7. Grade Level(s)

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* 8. Number of Aquariums at your School Site

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* 9. Number of Students Reached

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* 10. Email

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* 11. Phone Number

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* 12. Comments