| Content Provider | Alaska SeaLife Center  2007-08, 2008-09 Honorable Mention, 2009-10 Honorable Mention | |
| Contact Information | Laurie (Stuart) Morrow distancelearning@alaskasealife.org 301 Railway Avenue PO Box 1329 Seward, AK 99664 United States Phone: (907) 224-7900 Fax: (907) 224-6320 | |
| Program Type | Program Series Part A is the lecture. Part B is an optional follow-up. In Part B, students present their homework back to the SeaLife Center educator(s). | |
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, Public Library: Library Patrons | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 students. | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | There is no minimum. | |
| Primary Disciplines | Fine Arts, Gifted & Talented, Language Arts/English, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Reading, Sciences, Social Studies/History, Writing | |
| Program Description | This program discusses what it means to be a native, alien, or invasive species in the marine ecosystem. Students have the opportunity to discuss impacts of marine invasive species on local ecosystems, to develop their own invasive species, and discuss solutions for management. | |
| Program Format | 1. This program begins with an introduction Alaska. 2. Students are guided through an interactive lecture. 3. Students are given an optional homework assignment. | |
| Objectives | Students will be able to: • Define species as “native”, “alien”, or “invasive” • Analyze the different impacts of native, alien, and invasive species • Identify at least three species-based mechanisms of invasion • Identify and explain at least two ecosystem-based mechanisms of invasion • Design a unique invasive species with appropriate adaptations • Develop and defend a management plan for new invasive species | |
| National Standards to which this program aligns | This program addresses the following Science Standards for grades 7-12: LIFE SCIENCE [C] SCIENCE IN PERSONAL AND SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES [F] | |
| Program Length | 40 minutes | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $170.00 | |
| Program Fee Notes | Sessions that occur from June-February will be charged the discounted prices of $160. Schools, districts, or programs that book five or more sessions at once will be discounted $10 per session. Prices include materials for 30 students. Extra materials are available for $1.00 per student. Sessions for Canada and international schools include extra postal fees. | |
| Cancellation Policy | We will not charge for programs cancelled due to weather or other emergencies. |