Salmon in the Classroom ProgramThe Michigan DNR Salmon in the Classroom program helps hundreds of 3rd through 12th grade classrooms across the state to raise, learn from and release young Chinook salmon in approved waterways. Tens of thousands of students learn to appreciate these great natural resources each year. The 2022 - 2023 school year will be the first year that (MS)2TC students will participate in the SIC program.
Thank you to the generosity of the BEC PTO and a grant from the NWF Eco-Green Schools program as well as generous donations from various Engineering and Sustainability groups within the General Motors corporation for funding the nearly $2K start-up cost for equipment including a 75-gallon fish tank, chiller unit, and tank filtration system. |
Recent News
Video of Chinook salmon sac fry at week 3 of being in the tank in Mrs. Duddles' Science classroom.
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Week 5
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Week 13
A few casualties this week as the nitrogen cycle is happening with spikes in nitrite and nitrate levels. Thankfully, the ammonia levels have settled to near 0 ppm.
A few casualties this week as the nitrogen cycle is happening with spikes in nitrite and nitrate levels. Thankfully, the ammonia levels have settled to near 0 ppm.
Week 18
After massive casualties with mid-winter break & inclement weather disruptions, it seems that the tank and nitrogen cycle are finally stabilizing.
After massive casualties with mid-winter break & inclement weather disruptions, it seems that the tank and nitrogen cycle are finally stabilizing.
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Week 23