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Program Flyer: Life and Times of the Columbia River Salmon
Add to Favorites| Content Provider | Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum | |
| Contact Information |
Steve Thompson steve@gorgediscovery.org 5000 Discovery Drive The Dalles, OR 97058 United States Phone: (541) 296-8600 ext. 209 Fax: (541) 298-8660 |
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| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating |
  based on 2 evaluation(s). |
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| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Public Library: Library Patrons | |
| Primary Disciplines | Community Interests, Economics/Business, Sciences, Social Studies/History | |
| Secondary Disciplines | Mathematics | |
| Program Description | Student will learn about the lifecycle of the salmon, the hazards they encounter, and what is being done to save the salmon. The program uses an interactive simulation format. | |
| Program Format |
Using questions and presentation review the lifecycle of the salmon. Show the types of salmon found in the Columbia River. Student simulation: Put in schools of 1000 salmon. Send schools on trip down river and back while encountering. many hazards. Discuss and show what is being done to save the salmon. Conclusion with students giving opinions on what they think works the best to save the salmon. |
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| Objectives |
Students will be able to: Describe the life cycle of the salmon. List the hazards that the Columbia River salmon. Explain what is being done to save the salmon in the Columbia River. Identify 3 species of salmon that make the Columbia River their home. |
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| National Standards to which this program aligns |
As a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop understanding: *Structure and function in living systems *Reproduction and heredity *Regulation and behavior *Populations and ecosystems *Diversity and adaptations of organisms As a result of their activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop understanding of: *Biological evolution *Interdependence of organisms *Matter, energy, and organization in living systems *Behavior of organisms As a result of their activities in grades K-12, all students should: *Understand the characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface. *Understand the changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources. |
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| State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns |
Oregon Explain the importance of niche to an organism?s ability to avoid direct competition for resources. Describe and analyze the effect of species, including humans, on an ecosystem. Identify and describe the factors that influence or change the balance of populations in their environment. Describe the relationship between characteristics of specific habitats and the organisms that live there. Identify and give examples of issues related to population increases and decreases. Identify economic, cultural, and environmental factors that affect population, and predict how the population would change as a result. Analyze and evaluate the impact of economic, cultural or environmental factors that result in changes to population of cities, countries, or regions. |
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| Program Length | 45 to 60 minutes | |
| By Request |
This program is available by request ONLY |
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| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees |
By Request Cost: $100.00 |
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| Program Fee Notes |
During our peak season (April, May, and June) this videoconference will be $125. This videoconference is free to Oregon schools through the 2005-2006 school year |
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| Cancellation Policy | We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| Recording Notes | Videotaping is permitted with prior approval from content provider. | |
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