Example of Curriculum


HOFNOD		Curriculum		HOFNOD in Your Community

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Getting Started
Tying Knots
Preparing the Hook
Casting
Can Casting & Rod and Reel Casting
Building Casting Accuracy Using Backyard Bass
F-I-S-H
Plug Golf
Lures and Baits
Hooking a Cricket and...
Which Bait to Use?
Cooking for Carp
Hooking, Playing, and Releasing the Fish
Setting A Hook
Cleaning and Cooking the Fish
Let's Eat
Safety In and Around the Water
Listen to the Expert!
What Shall I Wear?
Why Wear PFDs and Sunscreen?
The Great Lifejacket Race
Cold Hand Luke
Tackle Maintenance
Setting the Drag
Organizing the Tackle Box
The Fishing Trip
Go Fishing!
Keeping a Fishing Journal

Parts of a Fish
How Old is that Fish? What's in a Fish?
Word Wall: Reviewing the Parts of a Fish
Fish Sense
Identification of Common Fish Species
Fish Identification
Japanese Fish Printing
Fishing for Catfish or Smallmouth Bass or Marlin or...?
Fish Habitat
The Home (or Habitat) of a Fish
Using a Shoebox to Represent a Fish's Habitat
Planning a Dream Trip
Characteristics of Water
Surface Tension of Water
Turnover! Turnover!
Underwater Colors
The Balance of Nature
A Watery Web of Life
The Effect of Temperature on a Fish
Balancing Wildlife

Human Impact
Changing Yourselves & the Environment
The Results of Acid Rain
Demonstrating Erosion
Fishing Ethics
Being Ethical
Fishing Regulations
What are the Rules?
Designing a Perfect World
Go Fishin'
"Hooked On Fishing - Not On Drugs" Pledge and Code
Conservation & Management
Researching Endangered Aquatic Species
Solving the Great Lakes Dilemma
Regulations for Favorite Fish
Guest Speaker: Fish and Cents
Stewardship
Adopt-A-Lake
Follow the Watershed
Write it Down!
Take It To The Legislature

Introduction to "Hooked On Fishing - Not On Drugs"
Introductory Video and Discussion
Making Wise Choices About Illegal Drugs
Brainstorming!
Guest Speakes
Practice Saying No
Feeling Good About Yourself
Learning New Angling Skills
Getting to Where You're Going
Laying a Foundation
How You Are Unique
Making Your Own "Good Person" Shield
A Fish Scale Tale Activity
The Importance of Families
You are Part of a Whole
Come & Have Fun
Choices & Feelings
Guess the Feeling
It's OK to ask for Help
Getting the Angling Help that You Need
Standing Up For What You Believe
Ways to say "No"
Practicing Patience Through Fishing
Linking Problem-Solving with Coping Skills
Have You Seen My Beluga? video
Local Angler Comes to Visit
Thinking Scientifically
Putting Life In Perspective
Drawing the Big Picture
Old and Young Exchange
Dreams & Goals
Making Dreams a Reality - Is It Worth It?
Dealing With Stress
"Hooked On Fishing - Not On Drugs" Pledge
Taking the Pledge