1. Aquaponics

2. Learning Objectives: After completing this module, students will be able to: - Understand the biochemical cycle of nitrogen. - Recognize how species, such as fish, can benefit from the nitrogen cycle. - Identify the major components of healthy aquaponics. - Determine the appropriate levels of pH to maintain healthy environment. - Recognize the types of plants and fish to include into aquaponics systems. - Identify the roles of bacterias within the aquaponics systems.

3. ID part1 – Introduction to Aquaponics #1 A dead fish in a fish tank #2 sad plants that need more care to grow healthier. 1PageDescription Trigger Event Introduction of animated pictures of two scenarios will be shown at the beginning of the module. #1 #2

4. ID part1 – Introduction to Aquaponics #1 Animation #2 Audio Explanation of the basic concept of Aquaponics. 2PageDescription Trigger Event Provide an overview of how those species can help each others to solve their problem. #1 #2

5. ID part2 – The process of Aquaponics By hovering over, learner learn the process of Aquaponics #1, #2, #3 Audio Explanation of each process 3PageDescription Provide a general overview of how the process works. #1 #2 #3 Help

6. ID part2 – The process of Aquaponics By hovering over, learner learn the role of each major component #1, #2, #3 audio, animation #1 fish #2 bacteria #3 plants Explanation of each process 4PageDescription Major Components of a Healthy Environment #1 #2 #3 Fish Help

7. ID part2 – The Nitrogen Cycle in Aquaponics By clicking on each button, learner learn the nitrogen cycle in Aquaponics #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 audio, animation #2 links to slide #6 Nitrification Bacteria turns ammonia into nitrite 5PageDescription The Nitrogen Cycle in Aquaponics #1 #2 #3 Help #4 #5

8. ID part2 – The Nitrogen Cycle in Aquaponics Bacteria(Nitrosomonas) turns ammonia into nitrite This is the animation showing that bacteria eats ammonia and produce nitrite. 6PageDescription The Nitrogen Cycle in Aquaponics Help Nitrification NH 4 NO 2 NH 4 NO 2 #1 #1 Audio Explanation of nitrification

9. Any leafy lettuce Pak choi Kale Swiss chard Arugula Basil Mint Watercress Chives What plants can I grow? ID part2 – The process of Aquaponics By hovering over, learner learn the characteristic of each plant #1, #2 audio, graphics Explanation of each plant 7PageDescription Plants for Aquaponics #1 #2 Help

10. Tilapia Blue gill Sunfish Crappie Koi Fancy gold fish Pacu What fish can I raise? What fish can I raise? ID part2 – The process of Aquaponics By hovering over, learner learn the characteristic of each fish #1, #2 audio, graphics Explanation of each fish 8PageDescription Fishes for Aquaponics #1 #2 Help

11. Building a Mini Aquaponic System Building a Mini Aquaponic System ID part3– Interactive activity Learners do the drag and drop activity. #1 Help button By clicking on the “Help”, learners get the direction. 9PageDescription Interactive Activity: Building an Aquaponic system Help Plants Fishes Components Water pump and tubing