Fishing and Hunting: Connecting with Nature
Learning Goals:
- Learn new words about fishing and hunting.
- Talk about different ways to fish and hunt.
- Read about being a responsible angler or hunter.
- Listen to people talk about why they fish and hunt.
- Write about the importance of protecting nature when fishing or hunting.
Key Words:
- Fishing: Catching fish with a line and hook.
- Hunting: Searching for wild animals to catch.
- License: A special paper that allows you to fish or hunt.
- Conservation: Protecting nature and animals.
- Respect: Caring for the environment and the animals you hunt or fish.
Different Ways to Fish and Hunt:
- Angling: Fishing with a rod, reel, and line.
- Fly Fishing: Fishing with a special kind of lure that looks like an insect.
- Bowhunting: Hunting with a bow and arrow.
- Rifle hunting: Hunting with a gun.
Let’s Talk About It!
- Have you ever been fishing or hunting? What did you catch?
- What do you think are some important things to know about fishing or hunting?
- Why is it important to respect the environment and the animals you hunt or fish?
Let’s Read!
Many people love to fish and hunt. It’s a way to connect with nature and be outdoors. But good fishermen and hunters also know it’s important to protect the environment. They follow the rules, don’t take too many animals, and try to leave the forest or lake just as clean as they found it.
Listen and Learn!
(Teacher plays a short clip of an interview with a fisherman who talks about why fishing is important to them and how they practice catch and release.)
Talk with a Partner!
One of you is a new hunter or fisher. The other is an experienced one giving advice.
Example:
- New Hunter: “I’m going fishing for the first time! What do I need to know?”
- Experienced Fisher: “You need to get a license first. And remember, only keep the fish you’re going to eat. We want to make sure there are enough fish for everyone to enjoy.”
Homework:
Write a short paragraph about how fishermen and hunters can help protect the environment.
Extra Fun:
If you can, go fishing or watch a fishing show on TV!
