Students for Salmon Scheduling Steps
OVERVIEW
Students for Salmon (SFS) is a hands-on environmental science program, supporting the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), for all fourth-grade students in Whatcom County. It is offered at no cost to participating schools. The program teaches the basics of salmon and stream ecology while reinforcing the values of environmental stewardship.
Outlined below are the steps to sign up your students for SFS.
Step 1. SFS starts on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Reference the calendar towards the bottom of this page, showing what is currently booked and what is still available. Classroom introduction visits can be booked on Mondays and Tuesdays. Field trips can be booked on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. We can accommodate up to two schools for field trips on Wednesdays in the fall and on Wednesdays and Fridays in the spring.
Step 2. Select your preferred dates for your classroom introduction visit and field trip. If booking for multiple classrooms (teaching team), ensure all preferred dates are selected before scheduling.
Step 3. Email NSEA Education Manager, Nathan Zabel (nzabel@n-sea.org), with your preferred dates.
Be sure to include the following information:
The preferred dates for the classroom introduction visit(s) and field trip(s)
The number of classrooms you are signing up for and the names of each teacher
Important: We recommend allowing your classroom several weeks to complete the program if you plan to work through the SFS Curriculum independently. This curriculum has recently been updated but continues to support NGSS, connects students to place-based learning, and provides a well-rounded experience that scaffolds with the introduction visit and field trip.
Please reach out with any questions, or to discuss options. We value our teachers and want to create a plan that works best for your students’ needs and abilities. We welcome feedback and ideas - please share your thoughts!
