Contact Information
Ty Smith
Ty Smith
10 Refugio Beach Road
Goleta, CA 93117
United StatesPhone: (916) 997-7468
Program Type
Individual Program
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Primary Disciplines
Sciences
Sciences
Secondary Disciplines
Social Studies/History
Social Studies/History
Program Description
The State of California maintains 278 state parks, of unique environmental, historical, and educational interest. One of the most interesting and unique, from the biological and environmental perspectives, is Año Nuevo State Reserve, home of the largest rookery for northern elephant seals in the United States.This unit of study introduces students to the evolutionary history and adaptations of the northern elephant seals of Año Nuevo State Reserve. The highlight of the unit is a video conference between students and a park ranger. The ranger acts as guide for a virtual tour of the rookery and discusses the evolutionary history and adaptations of elephant seals with students.
The State of California maintains 278 state parks, of unique environmental, historical, and educational interest. One of the most interesting and unique, from the biological and environmental perspectives, is Año Nuevo State Reserve, home of the largest rookery for northern elephant seals in the United States.This unit of study introduces students to the evolutionary history and adaptations of the northern elephant seals of Año Nuevo State Reserve. The highlight of the unit is a video conference between students and a park ranger. The ranger acts as guide for a virtual tour of the rookery and discusses the evolutionary history and adaptations of elephant seals with students.
Program Format
This program is given from a green=screen studio near Santa Cruz California. Great care is given to ensure the program is interactive. Students are asked questions and encouraged to participate in a variety of activities. Students view a variety of media, including live video from within the elephant seal rookery, recorded video of various adaptive behaviors, photos from throughout the area, and comparative anatomy photos. Ample time is given to students to ask questions of their own.
This program is given from a green=screen studio near Santa Cruz California. Great care is given to ensure the program is interactive. Students are asked questions and encouraged to participate in a variety of activities. Students view a variety of media, including live video from within the elephant seal rookery, recorded video of various adaptive behaviors, photos from throughout the area, and comparative anatomy photos. Ample time is given to students to ask questions of their own.
Objectives
1. The participants will be able to explain the role of State Parks (and National Parks)in preserving endangered animals and their habitats.2. Participants will be able to discuss how elephant seals have adapted to the extreme environments in which they live(Both on land and in the ocean.3. Students will be able to discuss the function and structure of such adaptations.4. Participants will understand that historical changes have effected and continue to effect Northern Elephant Seal populations.
1. The participants will be able to explain the role of State Parks (and National Parks)in preserving endangered animals and their habitats.2. Participants will be able to discuss how elephant seals have adapted to the extreme environments in which they live(Both on land and in the ocean.3. Students will be able to discuss the function and structure of such adaptations.4. Participants will understand that historical changes have effected and continue to effect Northern Elephant Seal populations.
National Standards to which this program aligns
Program can be adapted to any level. But unit of study coincides with NS 5-8:A. Science as Inquiry C. Structure and Function of Living Systems, Reproduction and Heredity, Regulation and Behavior, Populations and Ecosystems,Diversity and Adaptations of organisms,G. History and Nature of Science.
Program can be adapted to any level. But unit of study coincides with NS 5-8:A. Science as Inquiry C. Structure and Function of Living Systems, Reproduction and Heredity, Regulation and Behavior, Populations and Ecosystems,Diversity and Adaptations of organisms,G. History and Nature of Science.
State Standards to which this program aligns
The unit of study was written specifically for grade 7 life science, touching on 7.2, 7.3, 7.5, 7.6 and investigation and experimentation. Although written for grade 7, both lessons and videoconference can easily be adapted for K-12.
The unit of study was written specifically for grade 7 life science, touching on 7.2, 7.3, 7.5, 7.6 and investigation and experimentation. Although written for grade 7, both lessons and videoconference can easily be adapted for K-12.
Program Length
30 minutes for kindergarten, 45 minutes for 2nd - 4th grade, up to an hour for 4th -12th grades.
30 minutes for kindergarten, 45 minutes for 2nd - 4th grade, up to an hour for 4th -12th grades.
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand and by published date(s) and time(s)
This program is available by request/on demand and by published date(s) and time(s)
All times below are displayed in Eastern Daylight Time, as specified in your profile.
9/2/08 Program Times
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11/20/08
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration Deadline is 8/29/08
Program Offered tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, five times per day. If specific listed times do not work with your bell schedule we can adjust our times slightly.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $0.00Point to Point Cost: $0.00
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $0.00Point to Point Cost: $0.00
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes
All of the California State Parks PORTS programs are free.
All of the California State Parks PORTS programs are free.
Cancellation Policy
Please cancel programs no later than 48 hours before the program start-time.
Is video taping allowed?
No
The Provider broadcasts over
IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Ability to dial public IP address and a minimum IP connection speed of 384. For more specific questions please contact PORTS IT Coordinator, Shawn Brown, at: sbrown@parks.ca.gov.
Please cancel programs no later than 48 hours before the program start-time.
Is video taping allowed?
No
The Provider broadcasts over
IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Ability to dial public IP address and a minimum IP connection speed of 384. For more specific questions please contact PORTS IT Coordinator, Shawn Brown, at: sbrown@parks.ca.gov.