Salmon in the Schools - Seattle
Organization Details
| Name | Salmon in the Schools - Seattle |
| URL | http://sisseattle.org/ |
Organization Description
| Mission statement | not provided |
| Service(s) description | A unique educational program where area coordinators work directly with teachers to secure coho, chum, or Chinook eggs, offer learning opportunities as the fry develop, and assist when students release their fry into local creeks and Lake Washington. SIS-Seattle also helps new teachers and volunteers gain confidence in managing their tanks and provides technical assistance to resolve equipment and water-quality concerns. |
| Program impact | While applying such core skills as observation and data collection, students learn about life cycles, interrelationships in ecosystems, environmental stewardship, and the importance of salmon to Pacific Northwest commerce and culture. Teachers and tank volunteers involve students in caring for their fish, monitoring water chemistry, and documenting fish behavior. They link this study to other units and many foster a “salmon climate” that extends learning and awareness to multiple classrooms and grades. |
Community programs are organized into categories known as Community School Elements. All community programs associated with Salmon in the Schools - Seattle are listed below and each program may be provided at 1 or more schools. You can use the 'Show Details' buttons to learn more about each program.
Expanded Learning (1 program)
Programs that provide opportunities outside of the regular school day to practice and reinforce the skills students are learning in the classroom, to get exposure to new and different areas that may spark their interest and curiosity, and to cultivate strong social emotional skills and mindsets.