California TIC Manual #
This California “teacher’s manual for hatching fish in the classroom” was created by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife with assistance from Mission Peak Fly Anglers.
Colorado TIC Manual #
This 2018 guide to Colorado’s TIC program was created by the Colorado Council of Trout Unlimited and based on partnerships between CTU and Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Idaho TIC Program Guide, Activity Guide, Manual #
An educator’s manual for setting up TIC in the classroom created by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Ted Trueblood Chapter of TU.
A very thorough set of TIC activities for multiple grade levels created by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Kentucky TIC Lesson Plans #
This 2011 set of TIC lesson plans was created by Kentucky’s Bluegrass Chapter and has info about Kentucky watersheds.
Maine: Portland Water District’s Trout Kids Guide #
An educator’s guide for Portland’s Trout Kids, a school-based program similar to TIC that focuses on raising native brook trout in the classroom.
Maryland TIC Manual #
The 2022 edition of a very comprehensive TIC teacher’s guide produced by the Mid-Atlantic Council of Trout Unlimited
Massachusetts Wildlife’s Teaching with Trout Manual #
This teacher’s guide from Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife covers Teaching with Trout, a school-based program similar to TIC that focuses on students raising native brook trout in the classroom.
Minnesota TIC Program Resource Guide #
This illustrated 2021-2022 Classroom Resource Guide for Minnesota educators was produced by Minnesota Trout Unlimited in conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and New Wave Aquaria.
Nebraska TIC Curriculum #
Based on the Idaho TIC Teachers Manual, this 2014 Nebraska TIC Classroom Curriculum Guide was produced by Nebraska Game and Parks, the Nebraska Environmental Trust, and the Nebraska Trout Unlimited chapter.
Nevada TIC Teacher Handbook #
This 2021 Nevada TIC Teacher Binder by the Nevada Department of Wildlife has step by step instructions for tank set-up, interactive classroom lessons, and FAQs.
New Hampshire Brook Trout in the Classroom Teachers Manual #
This 2016 TIC teacher’s program set-up manual contains information about New Hampshire’s watersheds and native brook trout populations. This manual was created by the New Hampshire Fish and Game’s Watershed Education program and the New Hampshire Council of Trout Unlimited.
North Carolina TIC Aquarium Guide #
This 2014 NC Aquarium Resource Guide for TIC teachers is based on the Pennsylvania TIC manual of the same name and covers set-up information, troubleshooting, and trout care.
Ohio TIC Manual #
This 2023/2024 TIC teachers’ manual “Connecting Ohio Students with Their Watersheds” was created by Dr. Donald Dean and the Ohio Council of Trout Unlimited
Pennsylvania TIC Manual #
This 2020 Aquarium Resource Guide for Pennsylvania TIC teachers was created via a collaboration between Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission and the Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited and covers set-up information, troubleshooting, and trout care.
South Carolina Trout in the Classroom Guide #
An educator’s TIC guide created by the South Carolina DNR and the TU Council in South Carolina.
Vermont TIC Manual #
This 2021 Vermont TIC teacher’s manual contains a special COVID-19 appendix and is based on the Maryland TIC manual and includes information relevant to Vermont’s TIC mission
Virginia TIC Curriculum Guide and Manual #
This 2008 Virginia TIC teacher’s manual “How to Raise Virginia Trout” was produced by the Virginia Council of Trout Unlimited
This 174 page 2011 Virginia TIC curriculum guide was created by Diana Pavlik from Hollins University and provides a deep context for TIC and lesson plan ideas for TIC teachers
Wisconsin TU’s TIC Guidelines #
This short 2016 TIC overview by Wisconsin’s Trout Unlimited Council provides initial guidelines for teachers interested in starting a TIC program
