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High schoolers examine the life cycle of the Pacific salmon and the impact of humans on salmon migration. They watch a Powerpoint presentation, trace migration routes on satellite imagery, and complete mock calculations of salmon energy expenditure.

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salmon, salmon migration, salmon migration routes, science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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