Our trout hatchery was delivered this week by our Marine Scientist Paul from the Clyde River Foundation. We had lots of questions about setting up the tank and looking after the fish, to ask Paul during his visit.
We will receive weekly visits to the school, to oversee the trout development and monitor how well the young fish are being cared for by the class.
Already our pupils have shown great commitment in preparation for caring for the young fish. They have learned how each part of the tank works and what needs to be done to maintain a perfect environment for the fish. The water must be kept cool by using ice packs, in the form of frozen bottles. The pupils monitor the temperature of the tank by recording the temperature 3 times a day and keep the water clean by regularly replacing with fresher water.
Some examples of our learning activities:
- The trout lifecycle
- Parts of a fish body
- Looking at the fish food web
- Understanding the River Clyde
- Investigating the effect humans can have on a river eco-system
