MinnAqua Leader's Guide
The newly updated MinnAqua Fishing: Get in the Habitat! Leader's Guide is now available for download.
Download the Full Curriculum in one PDF file. (1223 pages | 166.3 MB) or follow the links below to download individual pieces of the curriculum.
Chapter 1: Aquatic Habitats | Chapter 2: Minnesota Fish
Chapter 3: Water Stewardship | Chapter 4: Fish Management
Chapter 5: Fishing Equipment & Skills | Chapter 6: Safety & the Fishing Trip
Appendix 1: Additional Information & Resources
Appendix 2: Minnesota Academic Standards | Appendix 3: Other Curriculum Correlations
Appendix 4: Planning Aids | Appendix 5: Materials
Cover and Introduction
Cover & Copyright (2 pages | 3.5 MB)
Preface (1 page | 105 KB)
Table of Contents (5 pages | 81 KB)
Acknowledgements (4 pages | 124 KB)
Introduction and How to Use the Leader's Guide (10 pages | 768 KB)
History of Fishing in Minnesota (3 pages | 136 KB)
Chapter 1: Aquatic Habitats
Introduction (3 pages | 454 KB)
Lesson 1:1 - Design a Habitat (17 pages | 1.3 MB)
Lesson 1:2 - Food Chain Tag (30 pages | 3.3 MB)
Lesson 1:3 - Run For Your Life Cycle (25 pages | 3.7 MB)
Lesson 1:4 - Water Habitat Site Study (43 pages | 8.3 MB)
Lesson 1:5 - Habitat Hideout (32 pages | 3.9 MB)
Lesson 1:6 - From Frozen to Fascinating (30 pages | 3.8 MB)
Chapter 2: Minnesota Fish
Introduction (3 pages | 391 KB)
Lesson 2:1 - Fish Sense (23 pages | 5.5 MB)
Lesson 2:2 - Fins: Form & Function (25 pages | 2.9 MB)
Lesson 2:3 - Fish Families (23 pages | 3.4 MB)
Lesson 2:4 - Using a Key For Fish ID (22 pages | 2.7 MB)
Lesson 2:5 - Diving Into Diversity (23 pages | 2.4 MB)
Lesson 2:6 - Adapted for Habitat (35 pages | 3.5 MB)
Lesson 2:7 - Fish Tales (34 pages | 6.4 MB)
Lesson 2:8 - Fish In Winter (21 pages | 2.8 MB)
Lesson 2:9 - Fish Bowl (56 pages | 1 MB)
Chapter 3: Water Stewardship
Introduction (4 pages | 462 KB)
Lesson 3:1 - The Incredible Journey (33 pages | 2.5 MB)
Lesson 3:2 - The Function of Aquatic Plants (24 pages | 3.5 MB)
Lesson 3:3 - Wonderful Watersheds (25 pages | 3.2 MB)
Lesson 3:4 - Would You Drink This Water? (18 pages | 2.0 MB)
Lesson 3:5 - The Lake Game (25 pages | 2.3 MB)
Lesson 3:6 - Macroinvertebrate Mayhem (23 pages | 2.3 MB)
Lesson 3:7 - Mussel Mania (25 pages | 2.6 MB)
Chapter 4: Fish Management
Introduction (6 pages | 778 KB)
Lesson 4:1 - Fishing Regulations and Sportsmanship (24 pages | 1.6 MB)
Lesson 4:2 - Fish Surveys (35 pages | 4.3 MB)
Lesson 4:3 - Aquatic Plant Power (24 pages | 3.8 MB)
Lesson 4:4 - Town Meeting (17 pages | 1.6 MB)
Lesson 4:5 - Fisheries Management and You (36 pages | 4.5 MB)
Chapter 5: Fishing Skills & Equipment
Introduction (3 pages | 327 KB)
Lesson 5:1 - Freshwater Rods & Reels (22 pages | 2.1 MB)
Lesson 5:2 - Casting a Closed-face Rod & Reel Combo (21 pages | 2.6 MB)
Lesson 5:3 - Pop Can Casting (15 pages | 2.1 MB)
Lesson 5:4 - Tackling Your Tackle Box (35 pages | 3.7 MB)
Lesson 5:5 - Flashy Fish Catchers (18 pages | 2.2 MB)
Lesson 5:6 - Fool Fish With Flies (25 pages | 5.3 MB)
Lesson 5:7 - Making Ice Fishing Jiggle Sticks (19 pages | 2.8 MB)
Chapter 6: Safety & the Fishing Trip
Introduction (3 pages | 386 KB)
Lesson 6:1 - Safety and Fishing at the Water's Edge (37 pages | 3.5 MB)
Lesson 6:2 - Ice Fishing and Winter Safety (29 pages | 2.2 MB)
Lesson 6:3 - Planning a Fishing Trip (19 pages | 2.4 MB)
Lesson 6:4 - Piscatorial Palate (14 pages | 1.1 MB)
Lesson 6:5 - Eating Fish (28 pages | 5.2 MB)
Appendix One: Additional Information and Resources
Glossary (16 pages | 202 KB)
Conceptual Framework (8 pages | 236 KB)
Service-learning (20 pages | 483 KB)
Annotated Student Reading List (11 pages | 235 KB)
Minnesota Water Facts (7 pages | 260 KB)
Minnesota Fun Fish Facts (7 pages | 455 KB)
Appendix Two: Minnesota Academic Standards Correlations
Minnesota Academic Standards Correlations (25 pages | 43.8 MB)
Appendix Three: Other Curriculum Correlations
4-H Correlations Matrix (4 pages | 138 KB)
Cub Scout Correlations Matrix (1 page | 74 KB)
Girl Scout Correlations Matrix (3 pages | 144 KB)
Appendix Four: Planning Aids
Alphabetical List of Lessons (1 page | 76 KB)
Academic Subjects Matrix (1 page | 87 KB)
Academic Skills Matrix (2 pages | 127 KB)
Seasons Matrix (1 page | 65 KB)
Topics Matrix (3 pages | 182 KB)
Unit Matrix (2 pages | 83 KB)
Location & Settings Matrix (1 page | 73 KB)
Activity Timeline Matrix (1 page | 72 KB)
Addressing Physical Disabilities (5 pages | 178 KB)
Appendix Five: Materials
Master Materials Matrix (20 pages | 243 KB)
Craft Materials Matrix (3 pages | 73 KB)
Basic Fishing Equipment Matrix (4 pages | 97 KB)