Progress 08/01/04 to 01/31/06
Outputs
All objectives of the product were met. Thus included curriculum development for a new aquaculture course and student developed products to demonstrate competency of the Hawaii Content Standards presented in the course marketing brochures and various student developed reports on culturing Tilapia, water quality and a financial report on the success of the company. The curriculum focused on four content areas which are outlined below: Learning GOAL 1 Construct a formal summative report on key content areas. Hawaii Content Standard(s) 1. Interdependence of science and Technology 2. Conservation of Resources: Sustaining a food supply 3. Analyze factors effect the carrying capacity of an ecosystem 4. Use technology to solve a problem. Learning GOAL 2 Understanding Water Quality and the carbon dioxide and nitrogen cycles. Hawaii Content Standard(s) 1. CYCLE OF MATTER AND ENERGY FLOW: Students trace the cycling of matter and the flow of energy through systems of living
things. Learning GOAL 3 Identify different periods the lifecycle of Tilapia Hawaii Content Standard(s) 1. UNITY AND DIVERSITY: Students examine the unity and diversity of organisms and how they can be compared scientifically. 2. CELLS, TISSUES, and AND ORGANS: Students explain the structure, functions, and reproduction of living cells. Learning GOAL 4 Using scientific inquiry to assess productivity of the system Hawaii Content Standard(s) UNDERSTANDING SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY AND THE CHARACTER OF SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE: Students explain the process of how scientific knowledge is generated by scientific inquiry, and be able to critique a scientific investigation. . Hawaii Content Standard(s) 1. 2. A description of any products and outcomes resulting from the project, 3. a description of partnerships and collaborative ventures, 1. Construct a formal report on the advantages and disadvantages of aquaculture focusing on ecological and economic issues. 2. Produce a technical report on WQ
parameters measured including: - Data analysis of tests performed. - Discussion of each nutrient and human and/or natural vector for each element tested: Nitrate Dissolved Oxygen Ammonia Phosphate Turbidity pH 3. Construct a time line illustrating the life cycle of the fish. All though this objective was met further refinement is needed. 4. Produce a technical report on tilapia that addresses: Food Habits Reproduction Environmental tolerance 5. Develop an informational brochure on tilapia. 6. Produce a final report that demonstrates mastery of concepts introduced in the course
PRODUCTS: A description of any products and outcomes resulting from the project, 1. Construct a formal report on the advantages and disadvantages of aquaculture focusing on ecological and economic issues. 2. Produce a technical report on WQ parameters measured including: - Data analysis of tests performed. - Discussion of each nutrient and human and/or natural vector for each element tested: Nitrate Dissolved Oxygen Ammonia Phosphate Turbidity pH 3. Construct a time line illustrating the life cycle of the fish. All though this objective was met further refinement is needed. 4. Produce a technical report on tilapia that addresses: Food Habits Reproduction Environmental tolerance 5. Develop an informational brochure on tilapia. 6. Produce a final report that demonstrates mastery of concepts introduced in the course. 3. A description of partnerships and collaborative ventures, 1 External Partnerships A critical review of the water quality test protocol was perfromed by the State of
Hawaii Deparmtnet of Helath, Barney Asato, Lead Microbiology Supervisor and recommended changes to the protocol were made. The water quality curriculum was overseen by Fred Mackenzie, phD. and Daniel Hoover, Graduate student, both representiung the University of Hawaii. Internal Partnerships Knowledge gain by students as a result of this curriculum has spawned participation in the NSF Science Fair.
OUTCOMES: See above discussion in the sections titled Termination Report and Products of the Project.
DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES: No Activities planned as yet. The project is in the initial stages of development and further refinement is need before the curriculum is disseminated to other educators in Hawaii.
FUTURE INITIATIVES: Future goals include completion of phase two of this project by Dec 2008. Phase two will involve installation of a larger system for "grow out" and a smaller system for propagation of native seaweed (limu) for human consumption and restoration of habitat. Initially, the majority of the limu will be used for habitat restoration. Once the beds are restored students will be exposed to ocean aquaculture. At this time there is one student involved in this project and it is anticipated that more will be willing to participate in the very near future. Additionally the curriculum will be expanded to disease managment to include microbiology content and laboratory practice and more indepth study in anatomy adn physiology.
Impacts
1. New Curriculum- A new series of science classes providing new avenues for students to learn science. 2. Workforce Training - The facility is used by special needs students for workforce training. 3. Internships/ Partnerships - Development of internships in the aqua science, water quality and business field. Existing partners are: a local aquarium store, aquaculture farms, the Department of Health and AES Hawaii (a local business). 3. Higher Education - To further develop student awareness annual visitation was made to Honolulu Community College where the instructor, Dr. Gopal, runs an actual class. 4. Community Partnerships - The initial plan was to install two 100 and 500 gallon tanks and a 1,000 gallon tank within the main courtyard of the science building. As community awareness and interest grew additional funds were provided allowing for two additional 500 gallon tanks and other periphery equipment to enhance the program. Community partnerships included Haseko
(a developer), Grace Pacific, US Marines, US Army, JoDex Wiring Service, Lions Club and the Department of Aquatic Resources, Romes, Inc. (commercial aquaculture on Oahu), Manchurian, Inc. (commercial aquaculture on Oahu) and D&J Ocean Farm (commercial aquaculture on Molokai). All partners either contributed monetarily, volunteering their time during the construction phase or by lending their expertise. This program is frequently discussed by community leaders in economic development meetings and will be incorporated into the new middle school currently planned for construction.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 10/01/04 to 09/30/05
Outputs
Background The Aquaculture class was not initiated unit the spring 2006 term due to a delay in the actual inception of the funding start date. The class was undersized due to the delay and changes in the school structure which limits electives. As a result of the administrative decision to change in course offerings the business department (cooperative linkage discussed in the proposal) was deleted. The aquaculture class is being offered in the fall 2005. Construction Funds were not received until mid- late October, 2005. Construction of the aquaculture site began November is still ongoing. Estimated project completion is 90%. The construction was slow going due to poor weather and dependency on community volunteer work. The scope3 of work performed included site clearing and grading, drainage improvements, plumbing and electrical all work was donated by community volunteers. The system was installed mid- March 2006 and 60 fish for brood stock were donated to the
school by the State of Hawaii Department of Aquatic Resources. Installation of the system has been slowed due to delays in shipping, (essential supplies for the class were not delivered until the next to last day of school) suppliers are based in Florida and hurricane activity crippled their operation, additionally a significant portion of the shipment was lost or damaged. At the present time there are a 1,000 gal, 4- 500 gal. And 2-100 gal tanks in operation. Remaining work is installation of fencing and upgrading plumbing and aeration for the 1000 gal. tank. Project Objectives To develop tilapia production for market with 5% increase each year. - Not Met- the project in the first 6 months of operation and has no sales to date. To market both watercress and Tilapia with a break-even profit margin the first year and a 5% growth in profitability each year thereafter. - Not Met - due to the small size of brood stock and the slow growth of the species selected o. mossambicus sale of fish
is not anticipated to take place until November 2005. - The class did develop a formal marketing plan, accounting procedure and care manual for the fish. A company name. slogan and logo was also established. Additionally, a cooperative linkage with the CFO for AES Hawaii was established. The CFO will oversee accounting and reporting. - Fancy tail guppies are also being bred for sale using the 100 gallon tanks and 30 gal. aquarium as a grow- out tank for new born fish. The new addition is intended to supplement tilapia sales by selling to local aquarium retailers. - Water cress has not yet been initiated but will commence once the facility is fully operational. To present findings to Ewa Beach Community leaders and other schools within the state engaged in the same type of program. - met - Community members have visited weekly company progress report meetings and witness student progress, reviewed and critiqued student work. - It is anticipated that this format will continue with the
possibility of student presentations given to community volunteer for this project.
PRODUCTS: Student products include - Tilapia Care Manual;. Accounting Report, Marketing Report, marketing brochure, company name, slogan and logo. Ten studets travelewd to Molokai to visit ancient Hawaiian Fish ponds and visit with the caretaker of a fish preserve that is used for subsistance fishing for island residents. THe students also visited D & J Ocean Farm, one of four disease free shrimp growers in the world. Computer workstations were aded to support student work and improve computer literacy.
OUTCOMES: To develop tilapia production for market with 5% increase each year. NOT MET- The system has been in operation fcor 5 months and 12 months are neededfor the fish to reach sellable size. The project started with 60 brood fish. THe specie selected, o. mossambicus is slow growth, To market both watercress and Talapia with a break-even profit margin the first year and a 5% growth in profitability each year thereafter. NOT MET - The fish have not reached sellable size. It is anticipated that the fish will be ready for market November, 2006. It is It is anticipated that the project will make a small profit its first year. The watercress portion of the project has not been initiated and has been substituted with fancy tail guppies that are being raised in the 100 gal tanks These fish will be sold to local aquarium retailers. The program has lead top internship opportunities at two local farms on Oahu, Romey Shrimp Farm and Mandrin Farms and one farm on Molokai, D & J Ocean Farm.
Additional general business related internships, office clerk, etc., are being pruseued through the newly developed relationsship with AES Hawaii.
DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES: A formal presentation was given to the Ewa Beach Lions Club and announcements were made at monthly Ewa Beach Community Board Meetings. Members opf the community also visited the class during weekly progress report meetings (for the company) and made occasional unannounced visits.
FUTURE INITIATIVES: The goals for the 2005- 06 term are - strengthen the curriculum and implement learning stragigies and methodologies that will enhance the learning experience. begin harvest and sale of fish. implement a formal internship program with D& J Ocena Farm , Molokai Include special needs students into the class and use the facility as a learning center relating to marince and aquascience. develop a formal protocol for water quality testing. Obtain a commercail license for sale and expand sales to local resturants.
Impacts
To date it is diufficult to assess the overall impact of the project given the fact that this project is still in the early stages of development. However there are some very positive signs that the program is worth while evidenced by the high degree of community involvement during constuuction both monetary and support through volunteer work, internships and visitation. Administrative changes have brought about the need top modify the program to include a much higher perenctage of at risk students. THe effect of these adminsitrative changes on the program have yet to be determined since they will take place fall 2005.
Publications
- The only publications developed are related to curriculum- power point presentations, activities, tests/ quizzes,etc. 2005
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