Park 6 Classroom 2 Careers/RIDE program
Eastside Elementary Trout in the Classroom
The STAR Program at Eastside Elementary is making waves in education by bringing the
Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Trout in the Classroom program to its students.
This hands-on initiative allows students to observe and engage with the life cycle of trout
while fostering responsibility, curiosity, and emotional well-being.
Through Trout in the Classroom, students care for the fish daily, gaining real-world
experience in aquatic ecosystems and conservation. Beyond science, the program has
provided a unique calming tool—students enjoy the soothing sound of flowing water when
they need a mental reset, making it an essential component of the overall learning
environment.
Integrating STEM into the experience, students use Ozbots from the school’s STEM lab to
create interactive models of the trout life cycle. Additionally, the students have constructed
a hydroponic system that supports the fish, further deepening their understanding of
ecosystems and sustainable practices.
The trout have been incredibly beneficial not just for our students’ learning but also for
their mental health. This program gives our students a unique opportunity to engage in
science, technology, and environmental stewardship while also providing a source of
comfort and regulation in the classroom.
The STAR Program at Eastside Elementary continues to find innovative ways to engage
students. Trout in the Classroom is just one example of how hands-on learning can create
a meaningful and lasting impact.
Stefani Mitchell - Teacher
Click on the link below to check it out!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hbhgylD4t4JikWRd6yDLrH06NHOTd2Qp/view?usp=sharing