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 We can learn a lot about our local ecosystems by observing one spot over time. Objectives Students will use many senses observe a specific location Students will become familiar with seasonal patterns. Students will identify and document interactions between different parts of their local ecosystem. Grade Level:Â 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 Subject: Earth and Space … Read more
Lesson Overview Many important parts of ecosystems, economies, and communities could be changed by an oil spill. Objectives Students will understand maps used in oil spill response. Students will analyze and formulate opinions about the relative importance of protecting various components of local ecosystems. Students will discuss different values and priorities in the context of … Read more