6th Grade Science Curriculum

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Molly Hokkanen

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May 28, 2014, 1:15:50 PM5/28/14
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I'm sending out a feeler message for ideas about teaching 6th graders how to fish. 

Next year, I'll teach an estimated 60, 6th graders. Every year we do something called Chesapeake Week, where we take a week or two of intensive study to focus on our watershed. This year was my first year at the school and I kind of ran with the established program. Next year I would really like to improve upon the curriculum and add in a few more perspectives. I'm also in charge of the new Middle School outdoor rec program (~20 person limit). We've already teamed up with Calleva and Earth Treks, and I think adding one more element, for before the weather turns foul would be nice. 

I've seen a few affiliates through TPFR, like the Saturday Orvis class (Thanks again Dan) and the Family and Youth Casting Call. Are there any programs out there which could handle the raucous nature of 11-14 year old? 
Can you think of any issues that I may come across (permits and the like)? 

Thanks for any advice,
Molly

**I wrote this during a 10 minute break, please excuse the terrible writing/grammar/punctuation etc.

Dalton Terrell

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May 28, 2014, 1:37:30 PM5/28/14
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Molly,

Have you gotten in touch with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation? I recently met a fellow on a stream that works for CBF and leads some trips like this in PA for middle school field trips. It looks like they run similar trips in the Potomac and Anacostia close by, see more details and contact here. The descriptions don't mention fishing, but I'm pretty sure the guy I met said the kids do fish on some trips. 

Dalton

Molly Hokkanen

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May 28, 2014, 1:51:53 PM5/28/14
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Thanks Dalton!  We do take the kids to the Philip Merrill CBF site in Annapolis. We did some seine netting (kids loved it), I never thought to ask them about a more individual approach. I'll look into the Potomac River Program as well. The school I teach at is in Potomac MD, and is incredibly close to the river. It seems too convenient to waste. They read The Red Kayak, so we try and keep it relevant to the reading as well. 


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Carl Smolka

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May 28, 2014, 1:56:35 PM5/28/14
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Molly,
Trout in the classroom might be an idea to consider. I think there are around 70 schools in MD currently engaged. Jim Greene (jgr...@waterwisp.com) is the expert.
Carl

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Molly Hokkanen

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May 28, 2014, 3:54:41 PM5/28/14
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Carl, this looks awesome! An easy grant proposal and BOOM! New class pet/ educational tool. 


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Dave Marcus

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May 29, 2014, 9:45:22 AM5/29/14
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I've done some work with "fishing in schools" with Katie Cole. It's a great program. http://www.fishinginschools.org/default.html

I helped "train the trainer" a couple years ago. We were teaching teachers and PE teachers how to fly fish so they could instruct the students. It was a two day course. I'm sure she'd be happy to talk to you/share resources or best practices.

Hope this helps. Also if you're looking for volunteers to help with your work let me know, I used to teach middle school and obviously love to fish so PM me if theres any way I can help.

Thanks,

David



On Wednesday, May 28, 2014 3:54:41 PM UTC-4, Molly Hokkanen wrote:
Carl, this looks awesome! An easy grant proposal and BOOM! New class pet/ educational tool. 
On Wed, May 28, 2014 at 1:52 PM, Carl Smolka <carl....@verizon.net> wrote:
Molly,
Trout in the classroom might be an idea to consider. I think there are around 70 schools in MD currently engaged. Jim Greene (jgr...@waterwisp.com) is the expert.
Carl

Mobile via Verizon
 

On May 28, 2014, at 1:15 PM, Molly Hokkanen <molly.h...@gmail.com> wrote:

I'm sending out a feeler message for ideas about teaching 6th graders how to fish. 

Next year, I'll teach an estimated 60, 6th graders. Every year we do something called Chesapeake Week, where we take a week or two of intensive study to focus on our watershed. This year was my first year at the school and I kind of ran with the established program. Next year I would really like to improve upon the curriculum and add in a few more perspectives. I'm also in charge of the new Middle School outdoor rec program (~20 person limit). We've already teamed up with Calleva and Earth Treks, and I think adding one more element, for before the weather turns foul would be nice. 

I've seen a few affiliates through TPFR, like the Saturday Orvis class (Thanks again Dan) and the Family and Youth Casting Call. Are there any programs out there which could handle the raucous nature of 11-14 year old? 
Can you think of any issues that I may come across (permits and the like)? 

Thanks for any advice,
Molly

**I wrote this during a 10 minute break, please excuse the terrible writing/grammar/punctuation etc.

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Brad

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May 29, 2014, 9:52:00 AM5/29/14
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Molly,

I used to run FYCC and have participated in a ton of kids fishing events for USFWS and Trout in the Classroom. It is easy to keep kids that age engaged in fishing really.  Jim is an excellent contact and Trout in the Classroom is a great program. They do a final outing with some of the schools where they release the fish and learn a little fly casting.

There is also the National Fishing in Schools Program - http://www.fishinginschools.org/. They sell a complete unit, meant for your age group, that includes tackle, casting targets, stream critters, lessons, etc. It has been adopted by many schools in the region and they periodically run training classes in the region to teach mentors how to assist teachers in the program. Cause, if I've learned anything from teaching so many kids through the years, you can't have too much help when you put these kids on the water.

If you want a taste and want to meet people working in this area, come to FYCC! It was postponed due to flooding this year and will happen on June 14th. Come volunteer or just come down to observe. http://www.familyandyouthcastingcall.com/volunteers/member

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions (br...@gentnergroup.com).

Brad


On Wednesday, May 28, 2014 12:54:41 PM UTC-7, Molly Hokkanen wrote:
Carl, this looks awesome! An easy grant proposal and BOOM! New class pet/ educational tool. 
On Wed, May 28, 2014 at 1:52 PM, Carl Smolka <carl....@verizon.net> wrote:
Molly,
Trout in the classroom might be an idea to consider. I think there are around 70 schools in MD currently engaged. Jim Greene (jgr...@waterwisp.com) is the expert.
Carl

Mobile via Verizon
 

On May 28, 2014, at 1:15 PM, Molly Hokkanen <molly.h...@gmail.com> wrote:

I'm sending out a feeler message for ideas about teaching 6th graders how to fish. 

Next year, I'll teach an estimated 60, 6th graders. Every year we do something called Chesapeake Week, where we take a week or two of intensive study to focus on our watershed. This year was my first year at the school and I kind of ran with the established program. Next year I would really like to improve upon the curriculum and add in a few more perspectives. I'm also in charge of the new Middle School outdoor rec program (~20 person limit). We've already teamed up with Calleva and Earth Treks, and I think adding one more element, for before the weather turns foul would be nice. 

I've seen a few affiliates through TPFR, like the Saturday Orvis class (Thanks again Dan) and the Family and Youth Casting Call. Are there any programs out there which could handle the raucous nature of 11-14 year old? 
Can you think of any issues that I may come across (permits and the like)? 

Thanks for any advice,
Molly

**I wrote this during a 10 minute break, please excuse the terrible writing/grammar/punctuation etc.

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