This make and take activity represents the life cycle, species and migration of the Pacific salmon in a fun way.
This activity takes a lot of precision folding, but the end product is a great learning tool that each student can play with.
All Resources
Salmon Life Cycle Kaleidocycle
Objectives
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Identify each stage of the salmon life cycle.
Materials
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Per Student or small Group:
scissors
tape
ruler
copy of the kaleidocycle template
Key Questions
- What are the stages of the salmon life cycle?
What To Do
Set up
- Give out one hexaflexagon sheet per student.
- Hand out scissors, rulers and tape.
Teacher Tip: For younger students, score along the designated lines using a pair of scissors and a ruler for all students before beginning activity or have the kids fold where you would score.
Instructions
- Have students score (not cut!) along the lines as directed on the printout using scissors and a ruler.
- Cut around the printout.
- Fold and tape as directed.
- Rotate the resulting small doughnut shape in on itself.
Extensions
- Use the hexaflexagons as a learning tool about the life cycle, migration, or types of salmon.
- Look at pictures of spawner salmon. Colour the spawner salmon on the hexaflexagon to see learn to their differences in colour.
Other Resources
State Government of Oregon | Salmon Hexaflexagon ( kaleidocycle) PDF
Science World| Salmon Mix and Match Cards PDF
Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Salmon Lifecycle poster PDF
Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Stream to Sea K-12 Education
Pacific Salmon Foundation | Salish Sea Salmon Education Booklet
Government of Canada | Fisheries and Oceans | Salmon
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