The Nevada Department of Wildlife has a program that is teaching kids about the environment, biology, and even math through the life of a trout.
It's called "Trout in the Classroom" and NDOW works with almost 150 schools, fourth and fifth grades, across the state of Nevada by bringing in a fish tank to show the life of a trout from fertilized egg all the way to when they are ready to be released into the wild.Â
A hefty binder is where NDOW volunteer, CK Baily and teachers at Fritsch Elementary School in Carson City begin to bring to life the importance of respecting nature, biology, an even a little math.
"These kids calculate when these fish are going to hatch...to the day. Pretty smart fifth graders," said Baily.Â
After spending around six weeks, students make observations, adjustments, and care for the the tank until the eggs hatch and grow enough to be brought into the wild.Â
Out at Baily Pond inside Fuji Park in Carson City, students come to graduate "Trout in the Classroom" and give new life to the fish they cared for. Students also visit stations to learn more about water chemistry, floodplains, and even poisonous plants.Â
"I learned a lot of things about trout and the trout life cycle," said Yavok Glenn, fifth grader at Fritsch Elementary.Â
He's now a trout expert.
"Their favorite snack is a Mayfly Nymph."
Leave it to a fifth grader to remember the snacks.Â
