We were so excited to bring the trout raising process to the Longwood Middle School. The kids were so excited to receive the eggs, and were very eager to learn how to care for them. Erin Gaglias, my fellow blogger, created an outstanding PowerPoint presentation which informed the 5th and 6th graders about the type of fish they are raising and the basic science behind the fish. She was especially exceptional when the PowerPoint malfunctioned. In order to continue her presentation she drew out diagrams of the trout's life-cycle on the chalk board! She definitely deserves a shout-out for that. Other exceptional members of the trip were Patrick Robertson, who gave a very detailed presentation on how to conduct water chemistry, and Brianna and Kevin, who made packets for the children that included diagrams of the life cycle of a trout and informational worksheets for the children to complete. Our advisors, Mr. Suarez and Ms. Horn, were so proud to see the program spread, and also very excited to see the children show such an interest in the eggs. We are sure Ms. Garafolo, the middle school class instructor, along with her students will do a great job of successfully raising these trout eggs!
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12/12/2014 05:44:27 am
Great Job on the presentation today Erin! You, Noelle, Patrick, Brianna, Kevin and the others did an outstanding job of introducing the middle school students to the TIC program. I'm so proud of you kids! Thank you for all of the work you put into this and your enthusiasm!
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Bridget Unger, Trout Unlimited
12/13/2014 01:57:04 am
YIPPIE! its great to see how this program has bloomed! Its wonderful how well you are all working together to educate each other & learn about our environment. THANK YOU!
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Ms. Garofolo's Class
12/15/2014 11:09:08 pm
We were extremely excited to receive the trout eggs. We enjoyed the presentation that the high school students put together for us. The information on the life cycle, how to care for the trout, and the water levels was very helpful. The folders also included such useful information! We have been using our journal to record the data on the trout. As of today we have removed a total of 10 dead eggs. Some of the eggs have even hatched!!! We are really looking forward to the rest them hatching and watching them grow.
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