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Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies cooks up Slough Stew
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies cooks up Slough Stew

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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Marine Debris The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
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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
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The Pioneering and Homesteading Experience The Pratt Museum
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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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Marine Debris The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
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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
Peoples of Kachemak Bay: The Pratt Museum
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 Kachemak Bay is the homeland of both Dena’ina and Sugqiaq/Alutiiq people. Through the use of maps, exhibits, and artifacts students discuss the maritime cultures that have thrived in Kachemak Bay for thousands of years. Hands-on objects and artifacts are shared with the students. For older students (6th grade and up), ... Yes Human History View
Otterly Wonderful Otters The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
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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
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Do Birds Wear Underwear? The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
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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
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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
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  • K
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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
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  • K
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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
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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
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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
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How Do I Get Your Job? The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
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 A 30-60 minute class on the National Wildlife Refuge system, history, career paths, and student assistance. No Conservation
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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
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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
 
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