Nature Circuit

The “Salmon Lifecycle Word Search” focuses on the different stages in a salmon’s life, from egg to adult. Words such as alevin, smolt, and spawning take students through developmental biology. This word search connects life science to real-world biology. It helps students understand growth, transformation, and the salmon’s role in the life cycle. It aligns well with environmental studies and biology units.

Working through lifecycle terms builds scientific literacy and language confidence. Students learn sequencing and biological terminology. The activity improves reading comprehension and fine motor coordination. It fosters curiosity about natural processes and supports holistic understanding of animal development. Language arts skills are enhanced through word recognition and retention.

Featured Salmon Vocabulary Words – Egg, Alevin, Fry, Parr, Smolt, Adult, Spawning, Reproduce, Die-off, Cycle, Juvenile, Migration, Growth, Transform, Survival