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Program Name |
Organization |
Grade(s) |
Description |
Fee |
Topic(s) |
View |
Marine Debris |
The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (Kendra Bush-St.Louis) |
- K
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
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In this 90-minute program, students experience the challenges marine wildlife faces with entanglement, ingestion, inhalation caused by ocean trash. Analyze trash that the group gathers to understand where marine debris comes from and brainstorm ways to keep it from ending up in the ocean. |
No |
Indoors
Outdoors |
View |
The Pioneering and Homesteading Experience |
The Pratt Museum () |
- K
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
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Guided tours of the Pratt Museum’s Harrington Cabin transport students into a homesteading environment complete with local artifacts from local homesteads.
A follow-up homestead plot activity gives students hands-on experience creating a homestead of their own. Students identify what factors were critical to homesteading success. |
Yes |
Human History
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View |
Intertidal Life Exploration |
The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (Kendra Bush-St.Louis) |
- K
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
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2-hour program at Bishop's Beach. Students will investigate the types, location, and adaptations of intertidal life. (April, May, September only. Limited time slots. Meet on site) |
No |
Wildlife Science
Outdoors |
View |
Marine Debris |
The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (Kendra Bush-St.Louis) |
- K
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
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In this 90-minute program, students experience the challenges marine wildlife faces with entanglement, ingestion, inhalation caused by ocean trash. Analyze trash that the group gathers to understand where marine debris comes from and brainstorm ways to keep it from ending up in the ocean. |
No |
Wildlife Science
Conservation |
View |
Intertidal Life Exploration |
The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (Kendra Bush-St.Louis) |
- K
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
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2-hour program at Bishop's Beach. Students will investigate the types, location, and adaptations of intertidal life. (April, May, September only. Limited time slots. Meet on site) |
No |
Ocean Science
Conservation
Plant Science |
View |
Otterly Wonderful Otters |
The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (Kendra Bush-St.Louis) |
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A 45-60 minute program in which students view entertaining and instructive footage of sea otters above and below the water, learn about sea otter anatomy and adaptations, and build a sea otter puppet to take home. |
No |
Wildlife Science
Indoors |
View |
Do Birds Wear Underwear? |
The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (Kendra Bush-St.Louis) |
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A 45-60 minute lab program that teaches bird feather structure, properties and uses. Students will test real feathers for a variety of functions and learn about oil spill effects on water birds. |
No |
Wildlife Science
Conservation |
View |
Otterly Wonderful Otters |
The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (Kendra Bush-St.Louis) |
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A 45-60 minute program in which students view entertaining and instructive footage of sea otters above and below the water, learn about sea otter anatomy and adaptations, and build a sea otter puppet to take home. |
No |
Ocean Science |
View |
Do Birds Wear Underwear? |
The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (Kendra Bush-St.Louis) |
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A 45-60 minute lab program that teaches bird feather structure, properties and uses. Students will test real feathers for a variety of functions and learn about oil spill effects on water birds. |
No |
Indoors |
View |
Otterly Wonderful Otters |
The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (Kendra Bush-St.Louis) |
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A 45-60 minute program in which students view entertaining and instructive footage of sea otters above and below the water, learn about sea otter anatomy and adaptations, and build a sea otter puppet to take home. |
No |
Art |
View |
Animal Coverings and Movements |
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies (Seth Spencer) |
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This two hour field trip explores local animal coverings and movements at the Wynn Nature Center. In addition to participating in a short hike, the program utilizes the Nature Center's fur and track collection. August-October. $75 per class |
Yes |
Outdoors
Wildlife Science |
View |
Seabirds & Climate Change |
The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (Kendra Bush-St.Louis) |
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A two-hour program in which students practice field science skills that Refuge biologists use. They will develop wildlife population counting techniques, gather and measure egg and chick data, and analyze real data results. |
No |
Ocean Science
Conservation
Wildlife Science
Indoors |
View |
How Do I Get Your Job? |
The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (Kendra Bush-St.Louis) |
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A 30-60 minute class on the National Wildlife Refuge system, history, career paths, and student assistance. |
No |
Conservation
Indoors |
View |
Historic Harbor Walking Tours: off-site |
The Pratt Museum () |
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off-site, summers only:
Taking place at the Homer Small Boat Harbor, this docent-led tour focuses on the early history of Homer and the rich maritime history of Kachemak Bay. The different types of fishing boats are explained and the economic importance of fisheries is discussed. |
Yes |
Outdoors
Fishing
Human History |
View |
Alaska Fine Art |
The Pratt Museum () |
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The Pratt Museum has an extensive collection of fine art created by Alaskan artists. Guided tours are available. Discussion focuses on technique, themes, function, different cultural perspectives, and the artist’s intent. |
Yes |
Art |
View |