Lesson Overview Oil spills can have a wide variety of effects on wildlife. Objectives Students will identify major habitats of south coastal Alaska and their inhabitants. Students will identify wildlife impacted, directly and indirectly, by the oil spill. Students will devise clean-up and rescue procedures for impacted wildlife and habitat. Grade Level: 8-12 Subject: Environmental … Read more
Lesson Overview AÂ variety of animals rely on healthy habitats. Objectives Students will identify several species of animals in Southcentral Alaska or their local region. Students will recognize the major habitat needs of different animal species. Students will understand the biodiversity of Southcentral Alaska or their local region. Students will understand the interdependence of living things … Read more
Lesson Overview It is challenging to construct a pipeline to safely transport oil over rugged terrain. Objectives Students will construct a working model of an oil pipeline. Students will cooperate to transport oil form drilling areas to a marine terminal. Grade Level:Â 6-8, 9-12 Subject: Engineering and Technology, Earth and Space Science, Conservation, Environmental Science, Physical … Read more
Lesson Overview Preventing and cleaning up marine debris is critical to the health of coastal and marine ecosystems. Objectives Students will gather, identify, and analyze marine debris in a local area. Students will learn about and participate in international efforts to minimize marine debris. Students will understand the effects of marine debris on ecosystems, communities, … Read more