Visit Alaska…virtually! Discover the mammals that live and thrive in Alaska’s frigid waters by observing the resident harbor seals and sea lions.

Using interactive video conferencing equipment or just a laptop & webcam, your students can expand their scientific experience via live, multi-media presentations. Using inquiry-based learning, these conferences incorporate live animals (whenever possible) and current research programs happening at the dynamic Alaska Sea-Life Center!

Note: This program is via ZOOM only.

Marine mammals are animals that breathe air through lungs, are warm-blooded, have hair (at some time during their life), give birth to live young and suckle their young. Marine mammals also get all or most of their food from the ocean.

Marine mammals are a diverse group thought to have evolved from terrestrial ancestors to aquatic life through a number of unique physical adaptations.

You will receive a teacher’s guide and student worksheet for printing off

In this program students will:

• Learn how adaptations are essential for survival in extreme environments.
• Discover the unique characteristics of mammals.
• Learn how to apply the scientific method.

In this video conference students will:

• Define the word adaptation.
• Examine various mammals and chart their various adaptations.
• Describe marine mammals specific to Alaskan waters.
• Use an inquiry-based learning approach to explore the live animals (whenever possible) and current research programs happening at the dynamic Alaska Sea-Life Center.

Science: Science Understanding

• Organisms have evolved over time, as seen in fossils and scientific records; the structural features and behaviours of living organisms enable them to thrive in their environments (VC2S6U02)
• Habitats can be described by their physical conditions; changing the physical conditions of a habitat, including by human activity, may affect the growth and survival of organisms (VC2S6U01)