Salmon are one of BC’s most important natural resources. In this travelling exhibit, students learn about the developmental life cycle of salmon as well as some of the genetic differences between Pacific salmonid species. Materials are also included for students to construct a model salmon stream, taking into consideration the biotic and abiotic factors that promote (or inhibit) salmon survival.
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What’s included?
- two information posters (Salmon: A Local Treasure and Why Study Salmon?)
- three activities for Grades 9 to 12, complete with teacher guides and student handouts for photocopying
- materials for “Create a Salmon Stream” activity (includes six sets of scissors, glue sticks and packages of markers, coloured construction paper and 11” x 17” paper)
- six posters for the life cycle of six salmon species (courtesy of Fisheries and Oceans Canada)
- “A Last Wild Salmon” (DVD)
- “Salmon” (book)
- “The Behaviour and Ecology of Pacific Salmon & Trout” (book)
- website links to various other useful and information reference materials
- salmon egg to fry development display (courtesy of Pacific Salmon Foundation and Fisheries and Oceans Canada)
- User’s Guide
Travelling Suitcase Exhibits