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Salmon Lesson Plans
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Students come up with devices that would aid the salmon life cycle in passing through a dam. In this dam lesson, students learn about the salmon migration. They then come up with devices that would help the natural life cycle of salmon through the passage of a dam. They have to present this at the end of the lesson.
Sixth graders see that salmon is an important resource to Alaskans. The commercial fishing of salmon is a major factor in Alaska's economy. They analyze a table of data which was obtained from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
An Alaskan quarter and a book of fables is what you'll need to start this lesson. Learners will use the image of the bear and the salmon found on the reverse side of the Alaskan quarter as inspiration. They will compose a fable about the two animals, carefully including all the elements of a fable. A chart, graphic organizer, rubric, and reading suggestions are included.
Students examine the lifecycle of salmon and answer questions about disturbances to their location. They discuss human threats and solutions to help their declining numbers.
Students describe the effects of over-harvest on a salmon population. They explain the importance of salmon to many communities in Alaska. They manage harvest levels to maintain a sustainable population.
Pupils research trout and salmon and create a report. In this trout and salmon lesson plan, students research where trout live in the United States, fill out a graphic organizer, and create a report on their findings.
Seventh graders use paper bags and crackers to simulate a wildlife sampling of salmon. They record data on spreadsheets and determine a formula to estimate salmon populations.
Students examine the changing practices of aquaculture. They discuss the short term and long term consequences stemming from fish farming.
Learners compare fish anatomy. For this teacher demonstrated dissection lesson, students compare fish anatomy to that of humans. They explore different fish and their unique properties. There are 4 distinct activities which can be completed or isolated along as required
Learners are introduced to the aquaculture of British Columbia. As a class, they identify the issue of wild salmon and aquaculture. Using the Internet, they research information on a topic related to aquaculture and evaluate the website's credibility. They decide on a position by considering arguments raised by various perspectives and write a paper.
