La Renaissance students discover ecosystems through a fish farming project (9 photos)

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ESPANOLA – At École secondaire catholique La Renaissance (Espanola), students have the opportunity to live meaningful learning experiences that relate to their own experiences. For example, Mr. Stephen Montgomery, a science teacher at the school, in partnership with Roland Frappier, owner of Micro Hatcheries, and with the support of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests, sets up an elaborate fish farming project for La Renaissance students.  

The goal of the project is to educate students about the importance of ecosystems. In addition, it is profitable since it integrates various science elements: chemistry with the determination of the pH system, physics with the pressures of the system in order to improve water circulation, biology with anatomy and development of fish. The school-based fisheries project also offers student an excellent study of the functioning and importance of the ecosystem.  

At the moment, ÉSC La Renaissance students are busy raising and observing some 10,000 trout eggs. They are responsible for maintaining the fish farm as well as monitoring the development of the eggs until it hatches. Afterwards, the students will ensure the transfer of fish to a suitable ecosystem in the community of Espanola. What a valuable hands-on learning initiative!

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