Salmon in the Classroom Program

The video highlights a hands-on educational project where students raise and release salmon into local streams, connecting them to the Lake Champlain watershed. The project emphasizes ecological principles, conservation efforts, and community involvement. Students learn about the salmon life cycle, environmental issues, and the importance of local ecosystems. The initiative aims to foster environmental awareness and inspire students to appreciate and protect nature.

What is the main purpose of the Salmon in the Classroom program?

• To teach students how to fish

• To connect students with the Lake Champlain watershed

• To provide entertainment for students

• To increase the salmon population in the ocean

Where are the salmon released as part of the program?

• Into a classroom tank

• Into Stacy Brook

• Into a local aquarium

• Into the ocean

What does the program aim to teach students about?

• History and geography

• Art and music

• Ecology principles and environmental issues

• Mathematics and physics

Who provides the salmon eggs to the participating classrooms?

• The local zoo

• The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

• The school principal

• The local fish market

What conditions do the salmon eggs require in the tank?

• Hot and humid

• Cool and dark

• Warm and bright

• Dry and sunny

What is one of the students' favorite parts of the program?

• Taking care of the salmon

• Drawing pictures

• Writing essays

• Cleaning the classroom

How does the program impact the students' families?

• It has no impact

• It encourages them to buy more fish

• It raises awareness about environmental issues

• It makes them want to move closer to the lake

What long-term effect does the program have on students?

• It encourages them to play more video games

• It makes them dislike outdoor activities

• It makes them want to become teachers

• It increases their interest in outdoor activities

What is one way citizens can help improve the Lake Champlain Basin?

• By building more dams

• By fishing in the lake

• By learning about education programs

• By visiting the lake every day

What is the ultimate goal for the salmon population in Lake Champlain?

• To restore it to its natural state

• To keep it at the current level

• To eliminate it completely

• To increase it beyond sustainable levels