Child Initiated Investigation

During our visit to Musqueam Creek the children were keenly interested in hearing about how salmon used to return to spawn here. The journey of the salmon from creek to river to ocean and back again spurred many questions.

Today we researched and read about the life cycle of salmon and all the dangers they encounter along the way. Some predators of salmon are bears and eagles and us! "I love salmon!" said Simone.

The children created a scene of salmon swimming against the current as they return to lay their eggs. "The eggs are soooo cute!" said Sofia.

 They used round dabbers to replicate scales.