Chapter 4 Preparing and Transitioning eggs Chapter 5 Development Stages of Trout Chapter 6 Caring for the Tank Chapter 7 Water Testing Chapter 8 Feeding the Trout Routinely and During Vacations Chapter 9 Releasing the Chapter 10 End of Year Clean-up Chapter 11 Potential TIC Funding Sources Chapter 12 FAQ Appendix A Start-up and Replacement Equipment Appendix B Stages of Trout Growth Appendix C Sample Trout Inspection Appendix D The Nitrogen Cycle Appendix E Instructions for Annual TIC Tank Set-up Appendix F Directions for Solutions Added to TIC Tanks Appendix G How to Modify the Breeder Basket Appendix H First Feed Appendix I Predicting/Determining When Swim-up Occurs Appendix J VTTIC Contact Information Chapter 1 Principles, Policies, and Practices I. BACKGROUND AND MISSION The Vermont Trout in the Classroom (VTTIC) program is a voluntary effort primarily supported by the State Council of Trout Unlimited (VTU) and its five regional chapters. TIC is part of a national network of over 4,000 programs in more than 20 states. About a third of these TIC programs are associated with Trout Unlimited (TU). Alternatively, in many states the fish and wildlife department or its equivalent is the principal support for schools engaging in Trout in the Classroom. TIC began around 40 years ago in California. It expanded to other states and was introduced into New York City schools in 1995. Gradually teachers in many eastern states, having heard about this powerful environmental education curriculum, began to initiate the program in their classrooms.
Chapter 4 Preparing and Transitioning eggs Chapter 5 Development Stages of Trout Chapter 6 Caring for the Tank Chapter 7 Water Testing Chapter 8 Feeding the Trout Routinely and During Vacations Chapter 9 Releasing the Chapter 10 End of Year Clean-up Chapter 11 Potential TIC Funding Sources Chapter 12 FAQ Appendix A Start-up and Replacement Equipment Appendix B Stages of Trout Growth Appendix C Sample Trout Inspection Appendix D The Nitrogen Cycle Appendix E Instructions for Annual TIC Tank Set-up Appendix F Directions for Solutions Added to TIC Tanks Appendix G How to Modify the Breeder Basket Appendix H First Feed Appendix I Predicting/Determining When Swim-up Occurs Appendix J VTTIC Contact Information Chapter 1 Principles, Policies, and Practices I. BACKGROUND AND MISSION The Vermont Trout in the Classroom (VTTIC) program is a voluntary effort primarily supported by the State Council of Trout Unlimited (VTU) and its five regional chapters. TIC is part of a national network of over 4,000 programs in more than 20 states. About a third of these TIC programs are associated with Trout Unlimited (TU). Alternatively, in many states the fish and wildlife department or its equivalent is the principal support for schools engaging in Trout in the Classroom. TIC began around 40 years ago in California. It expanded to other states and was introduced into New York City schools in 1995. Gradually teachers in many eastern states, having heard about this powerful environmental education curriculum, began to initiate the program in their classrooms.
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