01/18/2024
Trout Unlimited Volunteers across the State of Wyoming had spent the last two days picking up and transporting trout eggs to several schools who are participating in a program called “Trout in the Classroom”.
Rawlins’ Victory High School received approximately 400 Spring Rainbow Trout Eggs Today. Nathan Baas picked up the eggs from the Cheyenne Wyoming Game and Fish Field Office. George Phillips met up with Nathan and transported the eggs to VHS.
VHS teacher, Michael Bromley, received the eggs and will educate VHS students on the life cycle of trout, and more!
What is Trout in the Classroom?
Trout in the Classroom (TIC) is a program where over a semester, teachers and students raise trout from eggs and release them into local waterways. Classrooms become a place to explore the life cycle of trout, water quality and conservation. Teachers use a customizable interdisciplinary curriculum to fit their students' grade levels and interests. Trout Unlimited and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department collaboratively work with educators to provide them with trout eggs, curriculum and support.
Why Trout in the Classroom?
Trout in the Classroom is an opportunity to engage students in hands-on STEM activities that expose students to their natural environment and STEM careers.
TIC is a turnkey program that educators can easily implement in the classroom and TIC provides trouble-shooting, an online community, and manuals to support educators.
TIC is currently active in 33 states across the country, and over 100,000 students participate in the program annually.
Anyone interested in facilitating future TIC programs can reach out to your local PVTU Chapter!
