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Salmonids in the Classroom - Primary

Elementary

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This exciting resource focuses on salmon biology and stewardship.  It adopts an ecological approach and teaches students how to "take care in their own lives so that salmon thrive!"  Throughout the resource students will document their learning through writing or drawing.  They have many opportunities for hands on activities and experimentation.  The students will also reflect on what they have learned by referring to the student learning logs, portfolios or journals.  In the structure of the lessons students will capitalize on their strengths.  Students will also have an opportunity to create a book depicting the entire life cycle of the salmon. 

The resource consists of 11 units which provide an overview, big idea, key words and very good background information.  Lessons 1 through 3 involve students in a number of simple experiments and paper and pencil exercises to introduce salmon habitat, life cycle, anatomy and requirements for life.   The remainder of the resource uses a similar mix of prepared materials and hands-on activities to examine each individual stage of the salmon life cycle. 

All materials, discussion questions, explanations, summations and suggestions for assessment are included with each lesson.  Handouts are also provided.  At the end of the resource are detailed appendices and a glossary. 

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