Fishing: Get in the Habitat!

MinnAqua Leader's Guide


The newly updated MinnAqua Fishing: Get in the Habitat! Leader's Guide is now available for download.

Download the Full Curriculum in one PDF file.This is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (1223 pages | 166.3 MB)

Cover and Introduction

Cover & CopyrightThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (2 pages | 3.5 MB)

PrefaceThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (1 page | 105 KB)

Table of ContentsThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (5 pages | 81 KB)

AcknowledgementsThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (4 pages | 124 KB)

Introduction and How to Use the Leader's GuideThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (10 pages | 768 KB)

History of Fishing in MinnesotaThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (3 pages | 136 KB)

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Chapter 1

IntroductionThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (3 pages | 454 KB)

Materials for Habitat Hideout

Materials for Lesson 1:5 - Habitat Hideout

Lesson 1:1 - Design a HabitatThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (17 pages | 1.3 MB)

Lesson 1:2 - Food Chain TagThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (30 pages | 3.3 MB)

Lesson 1:3 - Run For Your Life CycleThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (25 pages | 3.7 MB)

Lesson 1:4 - Water Habitat Site StudyThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (43 pages | 8.3 MB)

Lesson 1:5 - Habitat HideoutThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (32 pages | 3.9 MB)

Lesson 1:6 - From Frozen to FascinatingThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (30 pages | 3.8 MB)

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Chapter 2

IntroductionThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (3 pages | 391 KB)

Materials for Fish Families

Materials for Lesson 2:3 - Fish Families

Lesson 2:1 - Fish SenseThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (23 pages | 5.5 MB)

Lesson 2:2 - Fins Form & FunctionThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (25 pages | 2.9 MB)

Lesson 2:3 - Fish FamiliesThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (23 pages | 3.4 MB)

Lesson 2:4 - Using a Key For Fish IDThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (22 pages | 2.7 MB)

Lesson 2:5 - Diving Into DiversityThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (23 pages | 2.4 MB)

Lesson 2:6 - Adapted for HabitatThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (35 pages | 3.5 MB)

Lesson 2:7 - Fish TalesThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (34 pages | 6.4 MB)

Lesson 2:8 - Fish In WinterThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (21 pages | 2.8 MB)

Lesson 2:9 - Fish BowlThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (56 pages | 1 MB)

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Chapter 3

IntroductionThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (4 pages | 462 KB)

Materials for Mussel Mania

Materials for Lesson 3:7 - Mussel Mania

Lesson 3:1 - The Incredible JourneyThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (33 pages | 2.5 MB)

Lesson 3:2 - The Function of Aquatic PlantsThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (24 pages | 3.5 MB)

Lesson 3:3 - Wonderful WatershedsThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (25 pages | 3.2 MB)

Lesson 3:4 - Would You Drink This Water?This is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (18 pages | 2.0 MB)

Lesson 3:5 - The Lake GameThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (25 pages | 2.3 MB)

Lesson 3:6 - Macroinvertebrate MayhemThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (23 pages | 2.3 MB)

Lesson 3:7 - Mussel ManiaThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (25 pages | 2.6 MB)

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Chapter 4

IntroductionThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (6 pages | 778 KB)

Lesson 4:1 - Fishing Regulations and SportsmanshipThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (24 pages | 1.6 MB)

Lesson 4:2 - Fish SurveysThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (35 pages | 4.3 MB)

Lesson 4:3 - Aquatic Plant PowerThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (24 pages | 3.8 MB)

Lesson 4:4 - Town MeetingThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (17 pages | 1.6 MB)

Lesson 4:5 - Fisheries Management and YouThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (36 pages | 4.5 MB)

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Chapter 5

IntroductionThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (3 pages | 327 KB)

Lesson 5:1 - Freshwater Rods & ReelsThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (22 pages | 2.1 MB)

Lesson 5:2 - Casting a Closed-face Rod & Reel ComboThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (21 pages | 2.6 MB)

Lesson 5:3 - Pop Can CastingThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (15 pages | 2.1 MB)

Lesson 5:4 - Tackling Your Tackle BoxThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (35 pages | 3.7 MB)

Lesson 5:5 - Flashy Fish CatchersThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (18 pages | 2.2 MB)

Lesson 5:6 - Fool Fish With FliesThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (25 pages | 5.3 MB)

Lesson 5:7 - Making Ice Fishing Jiggle SticksThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (19 pages | 2.8 MB)

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Chapter 6

IntroductionThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (3 pages | 386 KB)

Lesson 6:1 - Safety and Fishing at the Water's EdgeThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (37 pages | 3.5 MB)

Lesson 6:2 - Ice Fishing and Winter SafetyThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (29 pages | 2.2 MB)

Lesson 6:3 - Planning a Fishing TripThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (19 pages | 2.4 MB)

Lesson 6:4 - Piscatorial PalateThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (14 pages | 1.1 MB)

Lesson 6:5 - Eating FishThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (28 pages | 5.2 MB)

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Appendix One: Additional Information and Resources

GlossaryThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (16 pages | 202 KB)

Conceptual FrameworkThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (8 pages | 236 KB)

Service-learningThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (20 pages | 483 KB)

Annotated Student Reading ListThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (11 pages | 235 KB)

Minnesota Water FactsThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (7 pages | 260 KB)

Minnesota Fun Fish FactsThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (7 pages | 455 KB)

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Appendix Two: Minnesota Academic Standards Correlations

Minnesota Academic Standards CorrelationsThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (25 pages | 43.8 MB)

Minnesota Academic Standards Database

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Appendix Three: Other Curriculum Correlations

4-H Correlations MatrixThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (4 pages | 138 KB)

Cub Scout Correlations MatrixThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (1 page | 74 KB)

Girl Scout Correlations MatrixThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (3 pages | 144 KB)

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Appendix Four: Planning Aids

Alphabetical List of LessonsThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (1 page | 76 KB)

Academic Subjects MatrixThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (1 page | 87 KB)

Academic Skills MatrixThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (2 pages | 127 KB)

Seasons MatrixThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (1 page | 65 KB)

Topics MatrixThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (3 pages | 182 KB)

Unit MatrixThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (2 pages | 83 KB)

Location & Settings MatrixThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (1 page | 73 KB)

Activity Timeline MatrixThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (1 page | 72 KB)

Addressing Physical DisabilitiesThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (5 pages | 178 KB)

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Appendix Five: Materials

Master Materials MatrixThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (20 pages | 243 KB)

Craft Materials MatrixThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (3 pages | 73 KB)

Basic Fishing Equipment MatrixThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. (4 pages | 97 KB)

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