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School Spotlight

MinnAqua is proud to support teachers all over the state who are incorporating fishing and the study of aquatic ecosystems into their classrooms. Here are stories of schools using fishing to 'hook' kids' interest - both inside and outside the classroom.

  • Cedar Creek Community School at the St. Francis School District's 2nd Annual Water Festival
  • City of Vadnais Heights, Pay It Forward Paid Off
  • Environmental Education in New Science Standards
  • FAIR (Fine Arts Integrated Resource) School Downtown Utilizes MinnAqua Fishing: Get in the Habitat! for Teaching Green Science
  • Fishing: Get in the Habitat! in St. Paul Schools
  • International Falls EE Programming
  • Lakeaires Elementary, White Bear Lake - Collaborating with MinnAqua for the Governor's Fishing Opener
  • Making Middle School Science Engaging & Hands-on
  • Martin County West Schools
  • Miltona Elementary School
  • Minnewaska Elementary School 5th graders get fishing experience in the classroom and on the ice
  • Utilizing Community Partners
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