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Why would I want to have Salmon in the Classroom?

What is the Salmon in the Classroom Program? This instrumental learning experience allows students the opportunity to raise, care for and maintain the salmon in their classroom from fall until spring. The program culminates at the end of the school year with the release of the young fish in a local watershed that feeds one of the Great Lakes. Students and teachers participate in a program to follow the life cycle of salmon from eggs, to hatchling to smolt, starting in the classroom.



All Participating Schools (a list and a map) Find a list and a map of other schools and teachers in the program. Listed by county so you can find a mentor that lives nearby to contact with your classroom specific questions!
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I want to get started

• Understanding the Time Committment Before you jump in with both feet, it's a good idea to measure your willingness, time commitment, expense, paperwork, travel and aquarium maintenance for this project.

• Apply for Acceptance into the Program and... Find out your first, second and future steps forward into the program.


I've been accepted, now what?

• Required Scientific Collector's Permit and Instructions Find out who to contact to get your collector's permit and start the process.

• Required Equipment One of the most important components of a successful program is quality equipment.

• Aquarium Setup Setting up your aquarium properly will save you from problems and fish mortality later.

• Egg Pick-up Dates, Instructions and Acclimation (NEW every September) You will be able to pickup green eggs at a weir, or eyed eggs at a hatchery.

• Salmon Care and Feeding Guidelines Proper salmon care is essential to a successful program. Teachers are responsible for adhering to the following guidelines when participating in the program.

• Aquarium and Equipment Maintenance Maintaining your aquarium properly will save you from problems and fish mortality later.

• Releasing Your Salmon and Your Stocking Permit (Pre-approved Stocking Locations) It is important to understand the goal of the program is to provide students with an educational opportunity to learn about the salmon life cycle and natural resource conservation.





Resources for the classroom

Salmon Sense Newsletter Archive Can't find your latest edition of the Salmon Sense Newsletter, don't worry, we've saved them here for you!
Students and SIC Check out student projects that involve their salmon in the classroom!
SIC in the News See what videos and news articles have been published about the students and teachers that have raised salmon in their classrooms.
Curriculum Connections The home of PowerPoints given at the workshop, the newly revised curriculum guide, and teacher created lesson plans!

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