ALL ABOUT STURGEON - Fraser River Discovery Centre
ALL ABOUT STURGEON
Fraser River Discovery CentreBasic Details
Learn all about sturgeon from both an Indigenous and Western science perspective
- Type
- Program
- Cost
- Fee per class
- British Columbia Location
- BC - All School Districts
- Age/Grade Level:
- 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- Curriculum Connected:
- No
- Subjects:
- Language Arts, Science
- Topics:
- Water, Ecology/Biodiversity, Indigenous knowledge
Learn all about sturgeon from both an Indigenous and Western science perspective
Additional Details
- Languages:
- English
- Location:
- In-class/school (indoor)
- Format:
- Online (live)
- Activity Length:
- Single Session (≤3 hours)
Full Description
Did you know there’s a 6-meter-long, 100-year-old fish living in the Fraser River? Learn all about the endangered white sturgeon through interactive activities, with both Indigenous and Western science perspectives. Students will listen to a First Nation’s story about sturgeon, construct theories from available research, and communicate their learning through art.
Cost: $50 Grades: 4-8 Length: 1 hour Maximum group size: 30 students
To participate in this program, you will need:
A stable internet connection.
The ability to join the video conference with the FRDC educator.
Curricular connections:
This program incorporates the First Peoples Principles of Learning, specifically that learning is relational; recognizes the role of indigenous knowledge; is embedded in story; and requires recognizing the consequences of one’s actions. This program supports science competencies through analyzing data and constructing theories, and applying First people’s perspectives. This program supports the ELA Big Idea that stories help us make connections with others and the world. And this program supports the Arts Education competency of expressing feelings, ideas, stories, observations, and experiences through the arts.
Accessibility
- Accommodations for physical disabilities
- Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
- Accommodations for neurodiverse participants
- Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Full Description
Did you know there’s a 6-meter-long, 100-year-old fish living in the Fraser River? Learn all about the endangered white sturgeon through interactive activities, with both Indigenous and Western science perspectives. Students will listen to a First Nation’s story about sturgeon, construct theories from available research, and communicate their learning through art.
Cost: $50 Grades: 4-8 Length: 1 hour Maximum group size: 30 students
To participate in this program, you will need:
A stable internet connection.
The ability to join the video conference with the FRDC educator.
Curricular connections:
This program incorporates the First Peoples Principles of Learning, specifically that learning is relational; recognizes the role of indigenous knowledge; is embedded in story; and requires recognizing the consequences of one’s actions. This program supports science competencies through analyzing data and constructing theories, and applying First people’s perspectives. This program supports the ELA Big Idea that stories help us make connections with others and the world. And this program supports the Arts Education competency of expressing feelings, ideas, stories, observations, and experiences through the arts.
More Info & How to Register
Visit our website for more information about education programs.
Pre-registration and payment is required at least three weeks in advance. Contact programs@fraserriverdiscovery.org for questions.
Last Updated: December 02, 2025