| ACTIVITY
NAME |
GRADE
LEVELS |
SUBJECTS
COVERED |
Marine
Animals & Satellite Telemetry Find-a-Word Puzzle
(Download Acrobat PDF) |
3-5 |
Biology,
Reading |
| A simple find-a-word
puzzle to familiarize students with the vocabulary
associated with marine animals and satellite telemetry. |
Where
in Alaska? Using art to illustrate marine life along
the coast
(Download Acrobat PDF)
|
3-5 |
Geography,
Arts |
| Students will be
able to discuss the characteristics of a mammal and
the physical adaptations of marine mammals. They will
also be able to identify and discuss anatomy and morphology
of different pinnipeds. Emphasis will be placed on
basic art technique to produce good visual representation
of the pinniped. |
Triangulation,
a Scientist and a Seal
(Download Acrobat PDF)
|
4-6 |
Geometry |
| This activity will
demonstrate in layman's terms how triangulation can
be used to locate an individual animal. |
Challenges
of Field Biology
(Download Acrobat PDF)
|
4-6 |
Biology |
| Through a simulation
activity students will discover some of the difficulties
that researchers face must when trying to study and
count wild populations. These challenges have led
to the development of remote sensing techniques. |
Marine
Animals as Cultural & Dietary Resources
(Download Acrobat PDF)
|
4-8 |
Biology |
| Students will gain
an understanding of the remoteness of coastal native
communities. They will be introduced to the varied
diets of these people and compare them to their own.
Students will learn more about the Alaska Native culture,
subsistence and how the use of marine animals is an
important part of their culture |
Native
Oral History & Marine Resources
(Download Acrobat PDF) |
4-8 |
English
/ Language Arts, Geography |
| Native oral histories
have been shared for hundreds, even thousands of years.
These stories have been told by many different groups
of people, so therefore some have different written
versions. Teachers may obtain copies of some of these
through school or public libraries as well as by contacting
the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the Alaska
Native Heritage Center |
Guess
the Telemetry Type
(Download Acrobat PDF) |
4-8 |
Technology |
| How
do scientists learn where wild animals go? Two different
tracking methods they use are "radio telemetry"
and "satellite telemetry." Find out the
difference between the two! |
Following
Marine Animal - Crossword Puzzle
(Download Acrobat
PDF) |
4-8 |
English
/ Language Arts |
| A simple crossword
puzzle introducing students to the phrases and concept
associated with marine animals and satellite telemetry. |
Simulating
Orbits
(Download Acrobat PDF)
|
6-8 |
Physics |
| This activity will
demonstrate the proper relationship between the altitude
and the velocity of a satellite and how this makes
satellite communications possible. |
A
Way with Numbers
(Download Acrobat PDF) |
6-8 |
Mathematics,
Geography |
| Students will learn
about the various populations of Natives in Alaska.
By utilizing a table they will be able to answer questions
that are related to Alaska Natives and their use of
marine resources. |
Debating
Project Master
(Download Acrobat PDF) |
9-12 |
English
/ Language Arts |
| Students will participate
in the debate process. They will work in teams and
debate topics relevant to Project MASTER. They will
present information and persuade their audience. |
Data
Analysis: Cracking the Satellite Code
(Download Acrobat PDF) |
9-12 |
Geography,
Mathematics
|
| Students will be
able to follow a marine animal and identify where
it travels, how deep it dives, and various other behaviors.
They will be able to answer questions related to these
animals and construct a table based on this information. |
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