Summer Field Course Opportunities
Alaska's Glaciers, Rainforests, and Wildlife
Alaska Natural History Institutes
University of Alaska Anchorage
Explore Alaska's wilderness and ecosystems this summer through nine new
accredited teacher trainings. As part of each course, participants join
scientists in the field, as well as explore curriculum and teaching
tools and practice ways to incorporate natural history education into
classroom settings. These teacher trainings are accredited through the
University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) for continuing education credit.
Bears and Wilderness of Admiralty Island
http://www.alaskanha.org/anhi-tt-bears-wilderness.htm
5-11 June 2006
$750 including 3 credits
Study brown bear behavior and experience the concept of true wilderness
by foot and by kayak in the heart of the Tongass National Forest in
southeast Alaska. Offered in partnership with Discovery Southeast, U.S.
Forest Service, Alaska Discovery, Alaska Natural History Institutes, and
Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Sculpted by Ice: Geology and Ecology of Chugach National Forest
(A course of the Anchorage School District Teacher Academy. Open to
teachers statewide)
http://www.alaskanha.org/anhi-tt-sculpted-by-ice-chugach.htm
12-17 June 2006
$750 including 3 credits
Discover the rainforests and coastlines of the Chugach National Forest
and Prince William Sound - and the glaciers that have shaped them - by
charter boat and on foot. Offered in partnership with the Alaska Natural
History Institutes, U.S. Forest Service, and the Anchorage School
District Teacher Academy.
From the Forest to the Sea: Glaciers, Ocean, and Rainforest of the
Copper River Delta
http://www.alaskanha.org/anhi-tt-from-forest-to-sea.htm
19-23 June 2006
$600 including 2 credits
Based out of a field camp 25 miles outside of Cordova, study the dynamic
wetlands and ocean ecosystems of Prince William Sound and the Copper
River Delta by canoe and by trail. Offered in partnership with Prince
William Sound Science Center, U.S. Forest Service, and the Alaska
Natural History Institutes.
Using I-Movie to Capture Interest In Science
http://www.alaskanha.org/imovie-teacher-training.htm
26-28 June 2006
$340 including 1 credit
Come to Denali National Park to discover how I-movie helps students
demonstrate abstract concepts and tackle project-based learning,
renewing student interest in science. Offered through the Murie Science
and Learning Center, in partnership with the National Park Service and
the Alaska Natural History Institutes.
Seals, Ice, and the Wilderness Idea
http://www.alaskanha.org/anhi-tt-seals-ice-wilderness.htm
27 June-3 July 2006
$750 including 3 credits
Experience the calving glaciers, towering granite fjords, and harbor
seal habitat of Endicott Arm, southeast of Juneau, by foot and by kayak.
Offered in partnership with Discovery Southeast, U.S. Forest Service,
Alaska Discovery, and the Alaska Natural History Institutes.
Science Writing in the Heart of Denali
http://www.alaskanha.org/science-writing-tt.htm
7-9 July 2006
$400 including 2 credits
Surround yourself in Denali's natural history and ongoing research as we
explore the literacy of science, learning ways to reinforce Alaska State
Standards for both language arts and science. Offered through the Murie
Science and Learning Center, in partnership with the National Park
Service and the Alaska Natural History Institutes.
Denali's Dinosaurs
http://www.alaskanha.org/denali-dinosaurs-tt.htm
10-12 July 2006
$340 including 1 credit
Investigate rocks of the Cantwell Formation, learn how to record
geological data, and take home paleoecology lessons for classroom use.
Offered through the Murie Science and Learning Center, in partnership
with the National Park Service and the Alaska Natural History Institutes.
Connecting Natural History and Test-Taking
http://www.alaskanha.org/natural-history-tt.htm
24-26 July 2006
$340 including 1 credit
Investigate the natural history, habitat, and ecology of Denali National
Park as this living classroom is correlated to Alaska State Standards
and testing scenarios. Offered through the Murie Science and Learning
Center, in partnership with the National Park Service and the Alaska
Natural History Institutes.
Whales of Icy Strait
http://www.alaskanha.org/anhi-tt-whales-icy-strait.htm
28 July-3 August 2006
$850 including 3 credits
Travel by kayak through humpback whale feeding grounds in the rich
waters near Point Adolphus and Glacier Bay National Park. Explore forest
ecology with a naturalist's perspective. Offered in partnership with
Discovery Southeast, U.S. Forest Service, Alaska Discovery, and the
Alaska Natural History Institutes.