Science. Technology. Engineering. Math. (and Art)
Salmon Life Cycle
Description:
Salmon are a critical species to the ecosystems and communities of the Pacific Northwest. This design offers the various stages of the Salmon Life Cycle and provides learners the opportunity to visually see the growth of salmon from eggs to adult. This design goes in-hand with the Salish Sea Research Center (SSRC) and Northwest Indian College’s (NWIC) STEM outreach program where salmon are raised in K-12 classrooms at the Lummi Nation School.
Client:
Salish Sea Research Center, Northwest Indian College
Project Audience:
K-12 Students
Key Items:
Salmon In The Classroom Curriculum
Salmon Species
Description:
There are five significant species of Salmon in the Pacific Northwest. These species include Chum, Sockeye, King/Chinook, Silver/Coho, and Pink. For K-12 students, there is a simple trick of remembering these differenct species using the fingers on your hand.
Thumb=Chum,
Sockeye=pointer finger,
King=largest finger,
Silver/Coho=ring finger,
Pink=pinky.
Each Salmon illustration includes a cultural design to encourage tribal and indigenous storytelling components.
Client:
Salish Sea Research Center, Northwest Indian College
Project Audience:
K-12 Students
Key Items:
Salmon In The Classroom Curriculum
Salish Food Web
Description:
The ecological food web is an important component of environmental science and education. Understanding the role of the sun and the movement of it’s energy throughout the food web is helpful for gaining insight on the impact of healthy ecosystems, food sources, and the role of each species.
The educational materials created for The Salish Sea Research Center and Northwest Indian College includes animals that are specifically located within the Pacific Northwest. Place-based science is the fundamental cornerstone for tribal and local communities.
Client:
Salish Sea Research Center, Northwest Indian College
Project Audience:
K-12 Students
Key Items:
Salmon In The Classroom Curriculum
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