Programs

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NOTE: In order to register your class for a program please contact the appropriate organization by email or phone for a reservation and/or confirmation. (Contact information is listed next to each program on the following pages)

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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	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	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	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	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	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	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)	K 1 2	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)	K 1 2	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)	K 1 2	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)	K 1 2	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)	K 1 2	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)	K 1	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)	9 10 11 12 Adult	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)	7 8 9 10 11 12	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 ()	6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Adult	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 ()	6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Adult	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

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