301 Railway Avenue
PO Box 1329
Seward, AK 99664
United States
Phone: (907) 224-7900
Fax: (907) 224-6320
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: Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, special communication needs
Education: Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, special communication needs
Primary Disciplines
Language Arts/English, Sciences
Language Arts/English, Sciences
Secondary Disciplines
Problem Solving, Special Needs
Problem Solving, Special Needs
Program Description
This class is designed for very young students or students who need more practice communicating. As we look at different animals from Alaska’s marine ecosystems, students have the opportunity to discuss how the animals move and eat, as well as where they live and why.
This class is designed for very young students or students who need more practice communicating. As we look at different animals from Alaska’s marine ecosystems, students have the opportunity to discuss how the animals move and eat, as well as where they live and why.
Program Format
1. If the class is small enough and able, each child introduces him/herself.2. We examine a variety of animals from Alaska’s marine ecosystem. Most of these animals will be seen in our tanks.3. As we observe the animals’ behaviors and structures, the class talks about how the animals capture their food and where they live, as well as other characteristics. 4. Students have a worksheet showing the different zones in the ocean. Students attach stickers of the animals to the worksheet, showing where the animals like to live and their relationship to other animals of the same zone.5. Time is allotted for Q&A from the students.
1. If the class is small enough and able, each child introduces him/herself.2. We examine a variety of animals from Alaska’s marine ecosystem. Most of these animals will be seen in our tanks.3. As we observe the animals’ behaviors and structures, the class talks about how the animals capture their food and where they live, as well as other characteristics. 4. Students have a worksheet showing the different zones in the ocean. Students attach stickers of the animals to the worksheet, showing where the animals like to live and their relationship to other animals of the same zone.5. Time is allotted for Q&A from the students.
Objectives
Students will be able to do the following:• Name eight (or more) animals that live in Alaska’s marine ecosystem• Describe characteristics of those eight (or more) animals.• Describe what those animals eat and how they capture their food.• Describe where those animals live and why they prefer those parts of the ocean.
National Standards to which this program aligns
Although this class is designed for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and special needs classes, it does meet the requirements for the following understandings in K-4:NS.K-4.1 Science as Inquiry• Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry• Understanding about scientific inquiryNS.K-4.3 Life Science• The characteristics of organisms• Organisms and environments
Students will be able to do the following:• Name eight (or more) animals that live in Alaska’s marine ecosystem• Describe characteristics of those eight (or more) animals.• Describe what those animals eat and how they capture their food.• Describe where those animals live and why they prefer those parts of the ocean.
National Standards to which this program aligns
Although this class is designed for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and special needs classes, it does meet the requirements for the following understandings in K-4:NS.K-4.1 Science as Inquiry• Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry• Understanding about scientific inquiryNS.K-4.3 Life Science• The characteristics of organisms• Organisms and environments
Program Length
50 minutes
50 minutes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $155.00
Interactive Cost: $155.00
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Cancellation Policy
We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days.
We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days.
Is video taping allowed?
No
No
The Provider broadcasts over
IP
IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
The Alaska SeaLife Center require schools to dial in to us at 384k or higher.
The Alaska SeaLife Center require schools to dial in to us at 384k or higher.