Salmon Stories

Lesson Overview

Salmon are unlike most fish. Their bodies undergo many transformations as they grow and move between fresh and saltwater. They are crucial to the balance of the ecosystems they live in and have been central to the lives of native people for thousands of years. In this lesson, students will learn about Salmon’s extraordinary life cycle and their ecological and cultural importance.

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  • Life Cycle of Pacific Salmon activity sheet
  • Pencil

Optional: Coloring supplies, internet access, digital sharing platform (ex. Google Classroom, SeeSaw)

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