Shore+Fishing

Shore fishing consists of two main parts, one is the science and research aspect of the course, the other is fishing. Physically going to a waterway and casting a line is a course requirement. In order to do this legally in the state of MN, **residents 16 and older need a valid fishing license**. An individual license can be obtained for $18.00 from any valid ELS Agent (adding trout stamps and other options cost more), a list of these businesses can be found at Fishing license agents. In order to locate the agent nearest you, scroll down until you find the name of your city. Fishing requires equipment, you will be responsible for providing all of your own equipment and transportation.
 * __ Shore fishing & Water ecology __**
 * Fishing: **

In addition to going fishing, you will need to do some independent study work for this course and meet with the teacher, please review the table below for course credit requirements.
 * Science and research: **

Useful resources: links to MANY MN resources DNR fishing index
 * ** Item ** ||
 * # completed at least **10 hours** of fishing (that can be verified if checked)[[file:SF1.Fishing Documentation Worksheet.doc]] ||
 * # **documentation** (written summary of experience, documentation worksheet or pictures, etc) of fishing experiences[[file:SF2. Summary of overall fishing experiences.doc]] ||
 * # Paper,poster, glog or blog on the basic **history of fishing** in MN[[file:SF3.MN Fishing History.doc]]  ||
 * # Learning document on ** one breed of MN fish[[file:sf4. A BREED OF FISH.doc]] ** ||
 * # Diagram and label both **internal and external fish structures** [[file:sf5. Diagram fish structures.doc]] ||
 * # correctly key out a worksheet on **fish identification** ||
 * # identify biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components of a water ecosystem[[file:sf6. Identify components.doc]] ||
 * # complete **observations and questions** for abiotic labs[[file:SF7. abiotic water labs.doc]] ||
 * # Collect 5 newspaper and magazine stories on fishing; summarize the information using an **article review** sheet for each[[file:SF8. article review.doc]] ||
 * # Investigate an **invasive species or pollution form** affecting water ecosystems and present your findings to the teacher[[file:SF9. Investigation.doc]] ||