For Teachers

    Classroom Presentations

    Want to bring salmon science to your classroom? FISH offers several programs designed to teach students about Pacific salmon and the importance of watersheds.

    In-Class Presentation
    "Those Amazing Salmon," primarily for elementary school students who are preparing to visit the hatchery. The presentation consists of a slideshow reviewing the Pacific salmon life cycle along with their habitat needs, predators and challenges, the value of watersheds and hatchery operations.

    Grades K-1: 30-minute slide show and discussion, acting out the salmon life cycle and sharing time.

    Grades 2-6: 45- to 60-minute slide show, discussion and question-and-answer session. Choice of three activities following the slide show: the Northwest Native American legend (15 minutes), hands-on watershed activity (20-30 minutes) or “Stump the Students” salmon quiz game (20-30 minutes).

    Enviroscape: Students see how pollution can impact watersheds with this interactive, hands-on watershed model.

    Puget Sound Game: Students practice real-life decision making about situations that impact the waters of Puget Sound.

    COST: The in-class presentation given to classes that are preparing for a hatchery field trip is free, although donations are gladly accepted. For the Enviroscape, Puget Sound Game and presentations that do not coincide with a field trip, FISH requests a $25 donation per session. FISH requests a donation of $50 for visits outside of King County.

    For more information about these presentations, please contact FISH Education Coordinator Celina Steiger at 425-392-1118 or Celina@issaquahfish.org

    Bring FISH to Your Science Fair

    FISH would love to be a part of your school’s science fair!

    We welcome the opportunity to share our fascination about salmon with whole families.

    FISH often brings a salmon to dissect to show the internal parts of a salmon. In addition, FISH brings several hands-on display items, including a microscope, for students and families to investigate. To help us cover our costs, we ask for a $50 donation.

    If you would like this wonderful addition to your science fair, please send an email to celina@issaquahfish.org with the following information:

    • School
    • Date of fair
    • Time

    • Location
    • Number of people expected
    • Contact information

    If you need an invoice for the donation, also provide an address for the invoice.

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