University of Florida

ME - Aquatic/Marine Science 

Project Code Project Areas
ME1

Aquatic and Marine Ecosystem Projects

 ME11 Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems  4H MEL 20
The leader-led project is teaching young people about aquatic and marine ecosystems is what this experiential learning curriculum is all about. Activity pages in the back of the 1-inch loose-leaf notebook can be taken out and reproduced by educators. Produced by Florida 4-H.  In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 189. Ordering Info View PDF Sample
ME12 Life in the Sea Member Manual  4H MEM 30

This project guide is for 4-H members ages 10 and up.  4-H'ers will learn about dolphins, manatees, seals and sea lions, penguins, treasures from the sea, Caribbean / Atlantic coast tide pool, and coral reefs.  In addition to this project guide 4-H'ers can complete the accompanying record book (4H MER 02). In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 187. Print PDF Ordering Info

ME13 Starting and Maintaining a Marine Aquarium Project Record Book 4H MER 10 
This record book is for 4-H members ages 10 and over. The project book explains what aquaculture is and how to establish your own fresh water pond or aquarium. This record book will help the 4-H member keep accurate records and can be used in conjunction with Starting and Maintaining a Marine Aquarium Member Guide (4H MEM 10).  In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 025. Print PDF Ordering Info
Life in the Sea Record Book   4H MER 02
This record book is for 4-H members ages 10 and up.  4-H'ers will be asked to answer questions related to the concepts learned in the project guide (4H MEM 30)  relating to dolphins, manatees, seals and sea lions, penguins, treasures from the sea, caribbean / atlantic coast tide pool, and coral reefs.  In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 188. Print PDF Ordering Info
Life in the Sea Leaders' Guide  4H MEL 40
This leaders' manual will accompany the Life in the Sea Member Manual (4H MEM 30) and the Life in the Sea Record Book (4H MER 02).  This guide provides the answers to those questions asked in the Life in the Sea Record Book.  In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 227.  Print PDF Ordering Info
ME2

Sport Fishing Projects

Fishing for Adventure Project Series

The 4-H Sportfishing project materials will take you on a journey that includes the old time favorites of developing angling skills and creating fishing tackle, to the timely concepts of aquatic education and the dynamics of people and fish (angling, fisheries management, and folkways).  This comprehensive curriculum is designed to develop life skills while providing information and motivation to youth and adult audiences interested in sportfishing and aquatic resource stewardship.
ME21 Fishing 1 - Take the Bait  4HCCS BU-7598
This project guide is for youth ages 8-11 and is the first in the Fishing Adventure series.  Take the Bait focuses on the basic knowledge needed to have fun and be successful in the Sportfishing project.  Youth will learn the basics of knot tying and casting; what types of tackle to use; how the aquatic environment can affect fish populations; and some of the interactions between people and fish habitat.  Ordering Info
ME22 Fishing 2 - Reel in the Fun 4HCCS BU-7599
This project guide is for youth ages 12-14 and is the second in the Fishing Adventure series.  Reel in the Fun challenges youth to make connections between all the concepts presented in the Sportfishing project.  Activities include learning the basic types of casting, making tackle, understanding the biological needs of fish and analyzing the relationship between fishing regulations and environmental concerns. Ordering Info
ME23 Fishing 3 - Cast into the Future  4HCCS BU-7600
This project guide is for youth ages 15 and up and is the third in the Fishing Adventure series.  Cast into the Future provides opportunities for youth to develop their leadership skills; to make their own artificial lures; to explore aquatic ecology; and to consider important ethical issues related to fish and fishing. Ordering Info
Sportfishing Helper's Guide 4HCCS BU-7601
This project leader's guide will teach the helper how to interact with different ages, facilitate a group of youth, and how to be a resource for the 4-H'ers completing this project series. Ordering Info
ME3

Fisheries and Aquarium Projects: Choose from any of these project materials

ME31 4-H Project Book:  Fins & Scales 4H MEG 02

This marine 4-H project book in environmental education is for 4-H members 9-11 years old. The focus of this project book is to be able to understand the different types of fins, scales and bony fish and to complete activities related to these topics.  In EDIS this publication DLN is 4H 026. Print PDF

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ME32 Aquaculture and The Aquarium 4H MEM 11
This is an environmental education publication for 4-H members ages 10 and over. The project book explains what aquaculture is and how to establish your own fresh water pond or aquarium. The guide also explains plants and their purpose to fish.  In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 228. Ordering Info Print PDF
ME33 Fishy Science  4-H 625
his project introduces youth to basic concepts about fish through the use of an aquarium and selected activities and experiments. Though provoking activities encourage group members to explore how fish swim, discuss the sensory features and abilities of fish and learn about special adaptations of fish to water. Produced by Ohio State University (625GPM Fishy Science $6.25), also available through National 4-H. Ordering Info
ME34 Pond and Stream Safari  147L24
This activity guide is for 4-H members ages 9-18.  A guide to the Ecology of Aquatic Invertebrates. Takes audiences on an exploration to learn about freshwater aquatic invertebrate ecology. This curriculum consists of a quick reference guide and 22 activity sheets which are designed to support experiential learning. Juried and in the National 4-H Curriculum Collection. Produced by Cornell CES ISBN 157753-254-6 147L24 $16.95 and also distributed by National 4-H Council. Ordering Info
ME4

Wetlands Project

4-H Project Manual:  Wetlands  4H MEM 70
This is a marine 4-H project manual in environmental education for members age 10 and up, and volunteers or leaders. This reference manual focuses on what is a "wetland" and the different types of wetlands along with their importance. This manual is used in conjunction with marine Wetlands 4-H Project Record (4H MER 70).  In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 027. Ordering Info Print PDF
4-H Project Record:  Wetlands 4H MER 70
This is a marine 4-H project record in environmental education for 4-H members age 10 and up. This record book is used in conjunction with the Wetlands 4-H Project Manual (4H MEM 70). The activities in this book help youth to learn and record the types of swamps in Florida and which plants and animals live in this environment.  In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 028. Ordering Info Print PDF

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