Pacific Salmon: Reading and Writing Lesson
Created by Teacher(s): Tana Shepard|Published on: October 3, 2023
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: English Language Arts, Visual and Performing Arts
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Created by: Oregon Climate Education Hub teachers
Region: North America, USA - West, United States, Oregon
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students learn the threats that salmon face, collaborate in oral storytelling, and share their perspectives with local stakeholders.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students discuss the salmon life cycle, salmon habitat needs, and threats salmon face due to climate change or human impacts and connect to their lived experience with oral storytelling.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students use their senses and go on an imaginative field trip to incorporate details into their salmon stories.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students use a group storytelling technique called Story Spine to tell their own salmon and climate stories and share them with local stakeholders.
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Tana Shepard
Tana Shepard is a K–12 Climate, Energy, and Conservation Teacher with 24 years of teaching experience. She holds a Bachelor of Education and Master of Education from Pacific University. Tana coordinates the 4J/EWEB Education Partnership Program in Eugene, Oregon, and is a founding member of Oregon Educators for Climate Education (OECE). She has extensive experience leading climate education, environmental stewardship, outdoor learning, renewable energy, and conservation initiatives, helping students and educators build the knowledge and skills needed to create a more sustainable future.
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