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Fishing

Goal, Objective or Purpose of Activity:

Learn alternate water related activity, nature study/appreciation

Appropriate Age Level: 8+

Minimum/Maximum Number of Participants: Depending on gear, experienced fisher(wo)men

Set-up Time Required: 30 minutes – 1 hour

Activity Time Required: 15 minutes – several hours

Space Requirements: Shoreline fishing location or boat

Materials/Resources:

1. Experienced fisher(wo)men with local knowledge
2. Fish pole with reel and line for each participant or two
3. Bait or lore

Procedure for Teaching:

Help? See www.takemefishing.org

Student Product:

Extensions:

1. Build your own fishing pole (with bamboo stick, line, hook)

Reflection:

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