Environmental Education in Tennessee
    

Back the Brookie Learning Module

The “Back the Brookie” Learning Module was created by Tennessee educators and includes a DVD and teacher packet for use in grades 7 – 12. The module is about clean air and clean water, and their effects on brook trout habitat as well as on humans. It includes information on brook trout biology, watersheds, acid rain, the water cycle, pH, and how students can help participate in conservation efforts. The teacher packet is complete with a listing of correlation to TN Department of Education Curriculum Standards, a pre/post test, enrichment activity suggestions, and teacher notes. It is suggested for use in wildlife, ecology and environmental science classes.


Brook Trout

Provider: Trout Unlimited, Tennessee Back the Brookie

Additional Comments or Keywords: conservation activities, pH scale, pollution, stream runoff, legislative activity, flyfishing for trout, brookies, acid deposition, water quality, air quality

Costs: Module is free to Teachers. If multiple packets are ordered, mailing fee is requested.

How to Access: To request teacher packet with DVD learning module, email tnbrookie@hotmail.com

Resource Types: Educational Materials & Curricula, Outdoor Classroom Resources, Outreach Programs/Speakers, Volunteer Opportunities or Service Learning

Audience Served: Private Schools, Public Schools, Teachers

Age Groups: 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

Environmental Focus: Air, Animals/Wildlife, Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecology, Habitats/Ecosystems, Nature Awareness, Outdoor Skills/Recreation, Pollution, Recycling/Waste Management, Stormwater, Sustainability, Water

Academic Focus: Science

State Standards Met: TN - Tennessee Curriculum Standards

State Standard Comments: Meets TN Standards for Ecology--# 5.0 Human Interaction with the Environment; #6.0 Personal Civic Responsibility. Environmental Science #1.0 Ecological Principles; #5.0 Human Interaction with the Environment; #6.0 Personal and Civic Responsibility

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