High School Aquatic Science Class

[CoachGali5087]

I teach Aquatic Science at a San Antonio High School. I am an avid marine aquarist myself. I have successfully had freshwater tanks in the classroom for years. The aquariums are incredible teaching tools that can spark interest in a variety of fish keeping topics from food chains, the water cycle, the nitrogen cycle, native and invasive species, and conservation to name a few. While assuming responsibilities of the aquarium students are learning lessons in biology, chemistry, ecology, anatomy, and physics. Students benefit from the classroom aquarium in other educational content areas aside from science; students sharpen language art skills as they are regularly engaged in research of present and related species of the tank and also write daily about changes and observations of the aquarium’s ever-changing ecosystem. As you know it is a rewarding and gratifying hobby, my interest in fish began with my 5^th grade classroom aquarium and it is my hope that I can share and ignite this passion of mine with my students. It is my hope to provide my students with a meaningful experience and it is my hope to keep a saltwater tank in our classroom. I have personally provided much of the necessary equipment including a 55 gallon tank, stand, overflow box, sump, skimmer and basic plumbing, however there is more needed to get the tank going. If you are able to help us with any donations we would greatly appreciate your help. My students would also like to keep you informed of our marine tank’s progress with periodic pictures and emails. This is a list of items that we would benefit from; no matter how big or small we greatly appreciate your help and support. DM if you can help. Thanks

• SUBSTRATE
• SALT MIX
• LIGHTING
• CIRCULATION PUMPS
• TIMER
• HEATER
• LIVE OR DRY ROCK
• MAINTAINCE EQUIPTMENT
• FOOD
• BUCKETS
• PLUMBING EQUIPTMENT
• ANY ITEMS DONATED WILL GET PUT TO GOOD USE

[hobogato]

where do you teach? I teach environmental systems at Madison, and there is another member here who teaches aquatics at O'connor. you should do a build thread here for your classroom tank (we would love to see your personal tanks as well).

[allan]

Yeah, I bet a build thread would solicit a community effort on the part of MAAST.

Welcome to the community.

[Sherita]

I don't have any of those items, but once you get the tank up and running I will be happy to donate a nice coral frag pack to help you get started.

[Bill S]

As Ace will testify, MAAST is a great resource.

Also, as suggested, you might further identify yourself and the school. You might be VERY pleasantly surprised at the response you get here on MAAST.

I come from a family of teachers: wife, mother, brother, 3 sisters, brother-in-law, 2 daughters, 4 nieces, 2 nephews... OK, I'll quit there.

[allan]

I come from a family of teachers: wife, mother, brother, 3 sisters, brother-in-law, 2 daughters, 4 nieces, 2 nephews... OK, I'll quit there.

You sound like that girl on 'my cousin, Vinny' quick, what's the square root of apple pie?