Unit 1: What makes animals move?
Why do Salmon migrate?
Use the following range of resources to investigate the reasons for the migration of the Salmon. Discuss the Salmon's migratory journey, how long is the journey, why do they travel so far, how do they know where to go, how do they know when to leave? Ask the children to draw the migratory route of the Salmon on a world map. Ask them to draw a picture of how a salmon looks at different stages of its life, from fry to kelt; (use the Salmon in the Classroom [external link] and Recognition of Salmon [external link] sites as references) these drawings could be matched to the appropriate location on the map showing where the animal is at that stage of its life. Discuss with the pupils possible reasons for these changes in appearance. Using a map of the local area identify rivers close to the school, find out if there are salmon in these rivers; autumn is the best time to see the species. Discuss the main threats to the Atlantic Salmon in Northern Ireland rivers (pollution & parasites) and what can be done to protect and preserve the species.
BBC Primary Focus: Go with the Flow : Salmon
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- BBC TANDY: Natural Journeys - Salmon: Lifecycle of the Salmon
- BBC TANDY: Natural Journeys - Salmon: Salmon migration
- BBC TANDY: Natural Journeys - Salmon [Teacher's notes & worksheets]
- BBC Radio 4: World on the Move Programme 23 (Real Media audio)
- BBC Radio 4: World on the Move: Salmon Factfile [article]
- BBC Nature's Great Events: Salmon vs Bear [Flash Video]
- Scottish National Heritage: Salmon in the Classroom [external link: article]
- Atlantic Salmon Trust: Recognition of Salmon[external link: article]
- Habitas: Atlantic Slamon[external link: article]
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