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CTE Introduction to Aquaculture and Fisheries Framework

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December 23, 2025

  • Type: Career & Technical Education
  • Standards: 21st Century Skills, AFNR Cluster Skills, Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (AFNR), and Natural Resources (AFNR), and Natural Resources (AFNR); 21st Century Skills; Environment & Sustainability; Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and Natural Resources (AFNR); 21st Century Skills; Environment & Sustainability; Social Emotional Learning (SEL); Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Career Ready Practices, Common Core: Math, Common Core: Math; Agriculture, Common Core: Science, Food, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), NGSS, OR State Standards
  • Grades/Bands: 9th-12ths

Introduction to Aquaculture and Fisheries is a year-long high school course that integrates applied science, mathematics, engineering design, and industry practices to explore aquatic food systems and sustainable fisheries. Students investigate fish biology, water quality, aquatic ecology, and the design of aquaculture systems, while applying Algebra 1 and data analysis skills to solve authentic industry challenges.

Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Common Core State Standards (CCSS), the course emphasizes hands-on labs, fieldwork, and computational modeling. Students conduct water chemistry tests, design and evaluate aquaculture systems, and analyze ecological and economic impacts of fisheries management. Technical communication and marketing skills are also developed through outreach projects and presentations.

This course meets requirements for 1.0 Lab Science credit or 1.0 Algebra 1/Integrated Math I, preparing students for postsecondary study in environmental science, biology, aquaculture, or natural resources, as well as career pathways in fisheries, aquaculture production, and aquatic system management.

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