The Salmon and Trout Education Program (STEP) is a hands-on curriculum that uses a thematic approach to the preservation of salmon and steelhead trout. The program was originally developed for use in the elementary science and social studies content areas; however the activities can easily be adapted to intermediate and secondary high school levels. The STEP program is multi-disciplinary with curriculum links to language arts, geography, reading and art. A similar program is sponsored by the California Department of Fish and Game. Educational consultant Michael Stark submitted this effective practice in August, 2003 as part of a project for CalServe.

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