Salmon in the Classroom
OSU Extension 4-H has partnered with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Salmon Trout Enhancement Program to deliver an 8 week hands-on curriculum for 3-6 grade students!
Salmon in the Classroom Project Curriculum
The 4-H Fish Stewards in the Classroom curriculum helps students meet core standards in science (life cycles, classification, and more) and social sciences. The program uses a specially designed hands-on lessons that supports student learning in a fun and highly engaging way.
Program Requirements
To participate in this project teachers and school library media specialists will need the following:
- Your School must be enrolled as a 4-H Partner School
- Identify and recruit 4-5 parent 4-H Salmon Helpers to work with students to daily monitor the 4-H Salmon cold water aquariums. 4-H Staff will train and support the parent Salmon helpers.
- Devote a minimum of 8 class sessions (45 minutes) for students to complete the curriculum (you choose the days and times that work for you!)
- Each student will be asked to keep a 4-H fish stewards journal to record their observations and discoveries.
How the Program Works
- Register online to participate in the program and attend a teacher/parent training
- Two weeks prior to the salmon egg delivery, set up the cold water aquarium (the tank, chiller and all equipment is provided by the 4-H Youth Program)
- Choose the days and times for your students to complete the lessons
- Have students complete their 4-H Fish Stewards journals.
- work with 4-H Staff to schedule a "Salmon Release" classroom field trip date. 4-H Staff support teachers and parent Salmon helpers for transport and release of fish.
- Schedule a visit by 4-H staff to present award certificates of completion to each student.
- Encourage and support students to enter projects related to their 4-H Fish Stewards project in the Portland 4-H Youth Summit.
- Complete the 4-H Classroom Enrollment Report