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Life Cycle of Salmon

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After eight years of roaming in the ocean, salmon go back to the freshwater stream of their birth place to lay their own eggs. They jump, swim, and dive through obstacles to travel upstream. The salmon stop eating, lay their eggs, and then die from hunger. What makes their flesh so pink? Watch this video to learn why!

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salmon, life cycles, freshwater, saltwater

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salmon, life cycle, salmon life cycle, freshwater, salt water, science
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Resource Details

Grade
4th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:24
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For Teacher Use
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Flipped Classroom
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