Activities

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  Fishing Logbook

  Learn how to design a fishing logbook and record all your fishing experiences. Learning about the when, where, what and how of fishing can improve your skills and overall experience.

     
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  Strange Invaders

  Travel to a local body of water and find the impact of possible invasive species within that water source. Take action on how to combat the serious nature of invasive species in your local community.

     
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  A Solution to Water Pollution

  Visit a local body of water and learn the difference between what is considered trash and what can be recycled. Learn how to prevent pollution from affecting our environment.

     
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  Exploring Boats of Yesterday & Today

  Research the different kinds of boats used throughout history and create a boat encyclopedia with images and descriptions. Visit a local boating area to determine what modern boats are the most popular.

     
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  Exploring A Fish's Anatomy

  Examine a fish's anatomy and appearance to learn how fish move and interact with their environment. Find a local body of water to fish and observe the different kinds of fish you catch.

     
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  Boating and Fishing Checklist

  TakeMeFishing.org has created a simple list of key items that will help you prepare for an enjoyable day on the water.

     
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  Boating Journal

  How many types of boats can you name? Compile a checklist, plan an outing to observe as many as you can, and discuss how each is powered.

     
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  Building Boats

  Create model boats using different materials, then test them out on the water for a fun activity that will teach the basics of buoyancy, water displacement, surface area, and boat design.

     
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  Exploring Ecosystems

  Research the ecosystem of a local body of water, then visit it to compare your research with what you find there and create your very own field guide.

     
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  Making Maps

  Create a map of your excursion area and track where you go and what you see along the way to compare different habitats within an ecosystem.

     
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  Observational Journal

  Start a journal about a nearby water system, complete with photos, descriptions of the plant and animal life, weather conditions, and other observations.