Aquaculture and fisheries for grade 8 students day 2

Aquaculture and fisheries for grade 8 students day 2

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  Aquaculture and Fisheries Grade 8 TLE 2ND QuarterWeek 1 Day 2
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  Lord Jesus, Iask for Your help as I begin this new school year. Allow me to experience Your presence in the many blessings You put before me. Open my eyes to the new challenges and exciting opportunities that this new school year brings. Open my heart and mind to new friends and new teachers. Give me a generous spirit to be enthusiastic with my studies and courage to accept new opportunities. Help me to be attentive to my teachers and let me experience Your presence in my new friends. Jesus, inspire me to do my best this year! Amen. PRAYER
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  ATTENDANC E CHECK
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  Short Review
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  Aquaculture is thepractice of breeding, raising, and harvesting fish and other aquatic organisms in controlled environments.
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  In ancient times,people believed the sea would always provide enough fish.
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  But due tooverfishing and population growth, fish became scarce, leading humans to develop fish farming.
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  Early History:
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  China is believedto be the birthplace of aquaculture, dating back to 2953 B.C. under Fu Hi.
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  Rome valued fishas luxury food but focused less on scientific advancement.
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  Europe and theU.S. saw developments in fish farming, with Jacob of Westphalia and Leonard Mascall contributing to early practices. Goldfish were the first species cultured in the U.S.
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  Asia and the Philippines:
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  In Indonesia, fishponds have uncertainorigins but date back to 1821.
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  Japan pioneered seaweed andpearl oyster farming, with Mikimota as a key figure.
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  In the Philippines,early fish farming likely came from Malay settlers. Navotas and Malabon led early efforts. Dr. Pio Valencia (Visayas) and Talava (oyster culture) were local pioneers.
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  Scientific fish farmingbegan in 1940 with milkfish and was expanded through government- supported research centers.
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  Types of Aquaculture Systems:
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  1. Pond Culture– enclosed water using dikes. 2. Cage Culture – fish are raised in cages in water bodies.
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  3. Pen Culture– similar to cages but open bottom. 4. Raceway Culture – fish grown in running water.
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  5.Recirculating System – wateris treated and reused, conserving resources.
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  By the endof the lesson, learners are expected to: Identify and describe various career and business opportunities in aquaculture, including their roles and responsibilities.
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  Learners will understandhow these opportunities contribute to the aquaculture industry and how they align with their personal interests, skills, and future aspirations.
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  Key Terms Learners ShouldKnow and Use in the Lesson:
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  1. Aquaculture –the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants
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  2. Aqua Culturist– a person who manages the breeding and rearing of aquatic species
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  3. Fishery Technician –someone who assists in managing and conserving fishery resources
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  4.Fish Farm –a controlled environment where fish are raised for commercial purposes
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  5. Fish Distributor– a person or company that delivers fish products from farms to markets
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  6. Business Opportunity –a chance to start or grow a business in a specific industry
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  7. Fish Handler– a person responsible for handling, packaging, and maintaining fish quality
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  8. Fish Trader– someone who buys and sells fish commercially
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  9. Fish Supplier– a person who sources and delivers fish to restaurants or other sellers
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  10. Hatchery/Nursery/Grow- out – stagesin fish farming where young fish are bred, raised, and matured for harvest
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  Career and Business Opportunities
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  CAREER OPPORTUNITIES JOB DESCRIPTION Aqua Culturist Anindividual specializes in the practice of aquaculture, which involves the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of aquatic organisms such as fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants. Fishery Technician A professional who works in the field of fisheries management and conservation. Their responsibilities include data collection, fisheries monitoring and habitat restoration. Fish Farm Caretaker Responsible for the day-to-day care and maintenance of fish stocks in aquaculture facilities. Fish Farm Aide/Worker a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and operation of the fish farm like feeding, water quality monitoring, cleaning and maintenance and harvesting
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  Fishery Facilities Repairand Maintenance Work Ensure that fishery operations run smoothly and efficiently. Their responsibilities are repairing equipment, maintaining infrastructure, electrical work, plumbing and pipework etc. Research Officer Conduct research aimed at advancing knowledge and improving practices within the aquaculture industry. Fisheries Resources Protection Group Conduct research aimed at advancing knowledge and improving practices within the aquaculture industry. Fish Wharf Operator Their role revolves around managing and overseeing the operations of a fish wharf, which is a facility where fishing vessels unload their catch, and where fish are sorted, processed, and distributed.
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  BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES DESCRIPTION Fish Farm Owner(hatchery, nursery, and grow-out) A fish farm owner is an individual or entity that owns and operates a fish farm or aquaculture facility. Fish Distributor Facilitate the distribution of fish and seafood products from suppliers to various customers, including retailers, restaurants, wholesalers, and consumers. Fish Supplier Main responsibility is to source, procure, and supply fish and seafood products to various clients, including retailers, restaurants, wholesalers, and distributors. Fish Handler fish and seafood products efficiently and safely throughout various stages of processing, packaging, and distribution. Fish Trader Primary responsibility is to buy and sell fish and seafood products for commercial purposes. They will be involved in sourcing fish from suppliers, negotiating prices, managing inventory, and selling to customers, such as wholesalers, retailers, restaurants, and consumers.
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  Group Activity: “Career Match-Up: WhoDoes What?”
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  Instructions :
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  1. Divide theclass into small groups of 4–5 members.
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  2. Each groupreceives a set of career and business role cards (titles and job descriptions mixed).
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  3. Their taskis to match each career or business opportunity with its correct description.
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  4. Once matched,each group will choose one role they are most interested in and present:
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  Why they choseit What skills are needed for that role How this job or business helps the community
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  Sample Output Template for Presentation:
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  Why We ChoseThis Role: We like managing and running a business.
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  Skills Needed: Planning, fish care,leadership
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  Contribution to Community: Provides foodand jobs for locals
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  Aquaculture offers awide range of career and business opportunities that support food production, environmental conservation, and local economies. Whether as a caretaker, technician,
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  researcher, or entrepreneur, eachrole plays an important part in sustaining the aquaculture industry and providing livelihood for many people.
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  Directions: Identify the aquaculture- relatedjob or business being described.
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  1. A personwho breeds and raises fish and aquatic plants in a controlled environment. Aqua Culturist
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  2. Handles thesafe packaging and transport of seafood products. Fish Handler
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  3.Repairs fishery equipmentand ensures water systems are working properly. Fishery Facilities Repair and Maintenance Worker
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  4.Buys and sellsseafood for profit and often negotiates with buyers. Fish Trader
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  5.Conducts studies toimprove aquaculture practices and fish health. Research Officer
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  Thank