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Trout in the Classroom is an environmental education program in which students grades K-12 raise trout from eggs to fry, monitor tank water quality, engage in stream habitat study, learn to appreciate water resources, begin to foster a conservation ethic and grow to understand ecosystems.
Most programs end the year by releasing their trout in a state-approved stream near the school or within a nearby watershed.
TIC has interdisciplinary applications in science, social studies, mathematics, language arts, fine arts and physical education.
The Tibbitts and Rakestraw’s once again allowed us to release our TIC fish in the section of Raccoon Creek that runs through their property. We had a great turnout Saturday morning March 16th. This was truly a great way to start our weekend. We had a great turnout. Students and teachers from six Cobb, Paulding and Cherokee County schools released their rainbow trout that they hatched and raised to fingerlings. One senior working on a science project even took DNA samples from the water to identify the biodiversity of species that live or have recently been in the water. This ends our 2023-2024 TIC program until August when we start preparing for our egg delivery in mid-September. Thanks to all our Chapter volunteers that make all this possible. For more information contact Bruce Whipple bwhipple80@gmail.com
Cobb Co. Schools
Cherokee Co. Schools
Paulding Co. Schools
