Salmon in the Classroom

Children on a stream bank releasing young salmon from cups into the stream.

Children around a table with different anatomical parts during a salmon dissection lab.

Children reaching into a metal tank containing salmon swimming.

A group of children releasing young salmon from cups into a stream.

South Yakima Conservation District partners with Benton Conservation District to provide Salmon in the Classroom, an educational program for K-12 students. Through the program, students explore the salmon life cycle and habitat, learn about the historic and cultural significance of salmon in Washington, and partake in hands-on learning through labs and field trips.

A group of children gathered around an instructor giving a presentation.

Benton Conservation District's website contains more information about the program, including ten individual lessons about salmon.

Link: Education | Benton Conservation District | Washington (bentoncd.org)