Primary pupils rear fish for ecology project

This film is an overview of the partnership between Alva Primary School and a range of agencies in Clackmannanshire which worked together to improve the local environment.

With the support of countryside rangers and other specialists, pupils raised brown trout from eggs using a hatchery installed within their classroom. The fish were then released into the nearby River Devon.

This enterprise activity highlights ways that interdisciplinary experiences help learners to develop the four capacities of Curriculum for Excellence.

Useful links

If you're interesting in running a similar project in your school the the following websites are a helpful source of futher information:

• Clyde River Foundation: A registered charity researching the ecology of the Clyde and its tributaries, and promoting environmental education throughout the catchment. These initiatives promote sustainable management of the Clyde's aquatic resources and their associated habitats for the benefit of all.

• Rivers and Fisheries Trusts of Scotland (RAFTS): An independent freshwater conservation charity representing Scotland's national network of  rivers and fisheries Trusts and Foundations. RAFTS' core objective is the conservation and enhancement of native freshwater fish and their environments in Scotland. The organisation sees promoting best practice and education as part of this objective.