(NAPSA)—Parents and teachers can join forces in the pursuit of learning through a “fin”tastic program. When parents are aware of what their children are learn- ing at school, it makesit easier for them to get involved in the educa- tion process. Research shows that teachers and parents have a common need for joining together in partnership: the need to foster posi- tive growth in children and in themselves. With the help of a fun, educa- tional program, parents can see how easy it is to bring their child’s classroom activities home. In fact, a": Virtually every lesson plan is accompanied by a worksheet and/or a fun activity. Teach a drama class? Have your students write and perform a skit with a fish theme. Struggling to get kids excited about math? The program’s worksheets combine school a program called Aquademics has everyone “diving” in and getting excited to learn. lessons and the fun of the aquatic world. This program also offers interactive games and a section ment opportunity that brings anatomyoffish, both of which are great complements to any learning experience. Teachers are excited that Aquademics can help meet state learn- at home with family. Designed to complement the jects. Parents can reinforce what their children are learning in The award-winning Aquademics program, created by Tetra, is a hands-on, minds-on enrich- learning to life for children, whether they are gathered around the aquarium in the classroom or level of instruction taught in fourth and fifth grade classrooms, the program includes more than 40 lesson plans with related resources. Lesson plans are based on the aquarium and cover such topics as science, math, creative writing, geography, social studies and more. With the program, stu- dents are responsible for creating and maintaining an aquarium as well as experiencing activities designed to inspire a love of learn- ing. Additionally, students feel a sense of ownership in the aquar- ium they have created and charac- ter traits such as responsibility and citizenship are reinforced. Aquademics also offers a num- ber of other resources that make learning both challenging and fun. dedicated to the history and ing standards in most school sub- school by following along at home. The lesson plans are downloadable from any location and suit- able for any situation. Aquademics is even easier with TetraCare. This free aquarium program offers constant support through the first six months of aquarium ownership, with an ongoing series of fish care e-mind- ers. Users also have access to online and 800# assistance, as well as FAQs andtutorials on setting up and maintaining an aquarium. Aquademics and TetraCare are available at Tetra’s Website, www.tetra-fish.com. These programs are free to all interested teachers, home-schoolers and parents.
