About the Project

This project restructures the 7th-grade Life Science curriculum into a year-long exploration of the importance of salmon in local ecosystems, empowering students to use their voices to advocate for the planet and inspiring interest in scientific careers. The program includes a field trip to Lake Oroville’s floating classroom to observe salmon spawning, a fish dissection demonstration, a classroom aquarium to raise trout, and a visit to Feather River Hatchery to release the fry, each aligned with key science units. Guest scientists will visit, and students will create a culminating book project that combines their learning into an educational booklet focused on endangered salmon, ecosystem health, and local conservation efforts. The year concludes with the “Salmon Social,” a public event where students share their knowledge and hands-on experiences with the community.