SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – YEAR 2 SECTION 2 AQUACULTURE General Objectives The student will 1. be aware of the importance of aquaculture 2. appreciate the general principles and practices of aquaculture. 3. develop interest in the practice of aquaculture. 4. develop practical skills in constructing an aquarium 5. be aware of the role of aquarium in reducing stress UNIT SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES CONTENT TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES EVALUATION UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION TO AQUACULTURE The student will be able to 2.1.1 explain the meaning of aquaculture. 2.1.2 outline the importance of aquaculture to the economy. 2.1.3 describe types of aquaculture. Meaning of Aquaculture - culture of organisms in water (freshwater, lagoon/estuary, sea) Importance of aquaculture - supplements the output from capture fisheries - generates income - provides employment - for scientific research - enablesjudicious use of land Types of aquaculture - fish farming - clam farming - shrimp farming - seaweed farming, etc. Students to brainstorm on the meaning of aquaculture. Students to discuss the importance of aquaculture. Students to discuss the various types of aquaculture. Students to search for more information on other types of organisms that could be cultured from the internet, fishery journals etc. What is aquaculture Discuss the importance of aquaculture to the economy of your country. Describe three types of aquaculture.
