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ERIC Number: ED275891
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1986-Jun
Pages: 467
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
Revising and Updating the Natural Resources and Aquaculture Components of the Connecticut Vocational Agriculture Curriculum.
Berggren, Frederick W.
Materials, including curriculum units, are provided for the natural resources and aquaculture components of the vocational agriculture curriculum. Aquaculture is a new component, added because of increased recognition of the opportunities offered by Connecticut's rich shoreline resources. A brochure and flyer on the aquaculture program follow a promotion packet containing the basic materials needed to "pitch" the program to the news media. Sample letters and media presentations are included. The curriculum for both components consists of these units: 3 exploratory and 18 specialized natural resources units and 16 exploratory and 13 specialized aquaculture units. Exploratory units are generally appropriate for grades 9 and 10; specialized units are designed for grades 11 and 12. Each unit has these components: unit title, length (time), when taught (grade and semester), student objectives, related job titles and relevant competencies, content outline, teacher and student activities, evaluation recommendations, a listing of resources, bibliography, and media list. Representative natural resources topics include conservation; forestry; wildlife management; outdoor safety; Christmas tree production; fish culture; forest fires; forest harvesting, measurement, products, protection, soils, surveying and land measurement; game bird propagation; recreation; and timber management. Representative aquaculture topics are boat handling, first aid, pipe fitting, rope splicing, knot tying, cranberry culture, fish culture, metals and welding, tides and currents, aquaculture business management, boat repair and maintenance, boat building, saltwater fishing, and lobstering. (YLB)
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: Connecticut State Dept. of Education, Hartford. Div. of Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education.
Authoring Institution: Connecticut Univ., Storrs. School of Education.
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A