Aquaculture: Grades 10, 11, 12

Introduction to and History of the Aquaculture Industry

Aquaculture Biology

Safety with Aquaculture

Water Facilities and Environments

Water Quality Management

Disease and Pest Management

Marketing

Define terms

List and explain the uses of aquacrops

Identify species of aquacrop produced locally and explain habitat requirements

Identify production levels of selected aquaculture species

Identify and describe facilities needed for aquaculture production by species

Outline aquaculture systems

Discuss the history of early fish farming

Discuss opportunities in FFA for students interested in aquaculture

Plan supervised agricultural experiences for students interested in aquaculture

Define terms

Name and distinguish aquaculture species between the taxonomic kingdoms

List and discuss the life processes of aquatic organisms

Name and describe body systems of aquatic species

Name the major parts and discuss the functions of the nervous and sensory systems

Discuss the circulatory and respiratory systems of aquatic species

Discuss the digestive systems and mouth positions of selected aquatic species

Describe the reproduction processes of important aquatic species

List the nutritional requirements of fish

Define terms

Discuss the meaning and importance of safety and safe work environment in aquaculture

Identify safety hazards in aquaculture

Describe the importance of personal safety

Define terms

Discuss the importance of water in aquaculture

Describe the water (hydrologic) cycle

Describe the quality of water based on salinity

Identify and describe water facilities used in aquaculture

Discuss types and components of tank systems used in aquaculture

List and explain factors in selecting a water facility

Describe the sources of water for aquaculture

Explain how water well production is measured as gallons per minute (GPM)

List water quality factors related to suitability of water for aquaculture

Describe the impacts that dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH, and hardness have on water quality

Discuss factors that affect dissolved oxygen

Define terms

List water quality characteristics

Explain the physical and biological characteristics of water

List the common signs of oxygen depletion

List and explain the causes of oxygen depletion

Explain how oxygen can be added to water with low DO

List methods of getting dissolved oxygen into water

Determine the causes of turbidity

Describe the methods used to control turbidity

Calculate water volumes in various facilities

Explain the methods of weed and algae control in aquaculture facilities

Determine the ppm of nitrogen and oxygen in water

List the most common nitrogen compounds in water and explain why these compounds cause problems in aquaculture

Define terms

Explain how an aquaculture environment may be a good place for harboring diseases and pests

Explain and distinguish between direct and indirect losses in aquaculture

List the common signs (symptoms) of disease in aqua crops and explain how these relate to normal body functions

Discuss good aquacultural practices that aid in disease prevention

Discuss aquatic predators

Define terms

Discuss the meaning and importance of marketing in the success of an aquaculture enterprise

Explain aquaculture marketing and the marketing channels that are used

Describe live aquaculture product forms

Explain the "dressing" process in the aquaculture industry

Evaluate the types of processed forms and cuts of fish

Develop an advertising campaign for a type of aquaculture product

Identify local producers of aquacrops for various uses

List general descriptive characteristics of each species, including the required water environment

Observe production systems used with identified species

Select an aquaculture species for a particular production situation

Distinguish between tank, pond, and raceway systems of production

Plan facility needs for a selected aquaculture species

Consider available facilities in choosing aquaculture production systems

Distinguish between closed and open systems

Select the appropriate system for producing a particular species

Prepare a short paper on aquaculture and its history in the local area

Research a career in the aquaculture industry to determine education requirements, working conditions, and salaries of those working in aquaculture

Consider all types of SAE programs

Keep records on aquaculture SAE

Match important aquatic species with kingdom

List the common and scientific names of important aquaculture species

Discuss life processes as related to a selected aquatic species

Match life process requirements of cultured aquatic species to facility needs for production

Research one aquatic species to determine its habitat, nutrition requirements, and marketability

Identify body systems that allow an aquatic species to be adapted to its environment

Contrast nervous and sensory systems of finfish, crustaceans, and mollusks

Contrast circulatory and respiratory systems of finfish, crustaceans, and mollusks

Dissect a fish to identify the parts of a digestive system

Relate digestive system and mouth position to food acquisition

Observe the operation of a fish hatchery and prepare a report on your findings

Hatch fertile eggs in the school lab hatchery

Discuss the functions of nutrients with finfish

Relate nutrition requirements to commercially available fish feed

Relate examples of safety hazards in aquaculture

Have students name examples of accidents that have occurred locally in aquaculture

Survey hazardous situations in local aquaculture facilities and prescribe the appropriate safety measures to be taken and propose ways of eliminating or reducing the risk of these hazards

Develop a list of practices to reduce hazards in aquaculture facilities, particularly including electrical and water hazards

Identify and properly use appropriate PPE with aquaculture

Calculate the cost of PPE for an individual involved in aquaculture

Work together with others to promote safety in aquaculture, including locating safety devices such as float rings and life jackets

Compare water from various sources as related to its quality for the culture of aquatic species

Explain the processes in the water cycle, including evaporation, precipitation, and percolation

Distinguish between freshwater, saltwater, and brackish water

Match aquaculture species with water based on salinity

Compare the environmental features of various water facilities

Match aquaculture species with appropriate water facilities

Compare various types of tanks and tank systems

Distinguish between open, recirculation, and closed systems

Label the major parts on a drawing of a recirculation system

Observe an aquaculture facility and prepare a report on its operation

Prepare a poster that lists factors associated with land availability and past use, available water, labor supply, market availability, and personal preferences

Identify and assess the potential of water sources in the local area, including wells, ponds, streams, municipal systems, and surface runoff

Calculate time requirements for supplying water needs based on well production

Assess samples of water from various sources to determine quality

Use water test kits and meters in determining water quality

Use a dissolved oxygen meter to determine the DO level of water

Determine if fish and other aquatic species could live and grow in water with the DO reading that was measured

Demonstrate methods of correcting dissolved oxygen deficiency

Determine the temperature of a water sample

Determine DO levels in water samples of various temperatures

Determine the pH of a water sample with a pH meter

Sample water from a pond to determine quality , including DO, ammonia, alkalinity, and salinity

Determine common measures used with aquaculture water, including ppm

Assess the physical and biological characteristics of water from selected sources

Observe aquaculture facilities for signs of oxygen depletion

Determine conditions that contribute to current oxygen level in a water sample

Observe aquaculture facilities for the presence of conditions that may lead to oxygen depletion

Experiment with aeration by testing water before and after oxygenation practices

Apply methods of aeration with aquaculture water

Assess sources of turbidity in aquaculture water

Assess aquaculture water for turbidity

Use a secchi disk to measure turbidity

Apply a method of turbidity control to a water environment

Determine number of gallons in a cubic foot

Determine the number of gallons of water in an acre foot of water

Calculate the volumes of rectangular and round tanks

Calculate the weight of a haul tank when filled with water

Identify weeds and algae in aquaculture facilities

Select appropriate management methods of weeds and algae in aquaculture facilities

Relate the role of personal and environmental safety in aquatic weed control by preparing and giving an oral report

Use a DO meter

Use a nitrogen test kit

Indicate management practices that will reduce problems with nitrogen compounds

Relate overfeeding to the presence of nitrogen compounds

Interview a fish producer to determine the health management practices that are followed

Identify common sources of loss in local aquaculture production

Investigate practices that can be implemented to reduce loss to diseases and pests

Observe a sample of fish or other species for signs of disease

Observe a sample of diseased fish or other aquacrop to determine the kind of disease or loss

Observe sites where poor water quality has affected aquatic life

Identify predators found in local aquaculture facilities

Select appropriate methods of controlling predators in local aquaculture facilities

Identify local markets for aquaculture products

Relate market outlets to the species produced and volume of production

Identify the functions involved in marketing local aquacrops

Use the Internet to assess the content and usefulness of the Regulatory Fish Encyclopedia

Identify the marketing channels used locally

Develop a marketing plan for a locally-produced species

Calculate yield percentages of live aquaculture products

Identify common fabricated fish forms

Interview someone in the aquaculture business to learn more about management practices