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Raising Trout

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Learners investigate the life cycles of fish as they observe a trout's life in class.  In this fish life activity, students create a proper habitat in a fish tank for the trout eggs to spawn and thrive for several weeks.  Learners record their observations and practice using fish related vocabulary before releasing the trout back into the wild.

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Grade
6th - 7th
Subjects
Science
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
21 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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