In a district-wide initiative, students immersed themselves in the engaging Salmonids in the Classroom program, supported by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. This hands-on learning experience provided students with a unique opportunity to nurture the entire salmon lifecycle within the confines of their classroom.
From the captivating moment of hatching to the eventual release, students actively participated in each lifecycle stage. This included hands-on activities such as dissections, habitat caretaking, and a comprehensive research project. The initiative not only deepened their understanding of salmonids but also imparted practical lessons in aquarium maintenance.
Showcasing their diverse talents, students presented habitat models using platforms like Minecraft or by creating dioramas. Alongside the story, visual snapshots captured the students' progress, offering a glimpse into their immersive learning experience.
A particularly noteworthy moment of the project had students don the hats of virtual real estate agents, creatively designing and "selling" salmon streams as if they were apartments. The class will celebrate the successful release of the fish in White Rock this March.
