Marine Debris Sorting Relay (CACS CoastWatch Curriculum)
Lesson plan for a high-energy activity that can be used after students conduct a marine debris clean up to help them understand the origins of marine debris.
Read MoreMarine Exchange of Alaska’s Vessel Tracking System – Introduction
Introduction to how ships throughout Alaska are automatically tracked using satellite technology to help make shipping safer.
Read MoreMarine Phytoplankton of Kachemak Bay (Student ID Guide)
Identification guide to common phytoplankton of Kachemak Bay, including information on harmful algal species.
Read MoreFish Finders
Teaching unit that culminates in a field trip. Students explore the needs of salmon at each stage of their life cycle and then go on a field trip to investigate a local aquatic habitat and its potential as a salmon habitat. They observe the physical characteristics of the stream and argue from evidence whether or…
Read MoreFISH2SCHOOLS: A Guide to Serving Local Fish in Alaska School Cafeterias
The Alaska Fish to Schools program – on-going in Cordova,Dilingham, and Sitka – brings donations from local fishermen to schools. This resource guide provides information on how to get fish into your school, funding opportunities, and case studies on existing programs. It will detail the steps Sitka took to develop its program with the hope…
Read MoreFishing Over Time (CACS CoastWatch Curriculum)
Lesson plan for student research projects about how fishing technologies and practices have changed over time in their region or the broader state of Alaska.
Read MoreFriends of the Sea
Students discuss stewardship actions and develop an action plan that they will carry out as a class. They host a “Friends of the Sea” party to involve the school and community in their stewardship efforts and to share the results of their investigations.
Read MoreGeology & Tectonic Plates (CACS CoastWatch Curriculum)
Lesson plan, including a brief hands-on demonstration, to introduce students to the idea of tectonic plates, subduction zones, and the story of one specific type of rock in southcentral Alaska.
Read MoreGLOBE Weather Monitoring
Lesson plan and introduction to a wide variety of GLOBE weather monitoring protocols teachers can use to engage students in collecting data on various aspects of weather. More information about the GLOBE Program and training opportunities at https://www.globe.gov.
Read MoreGraphing Marine Debris (CACS CoastWatch Curriculum)
Lesson plan for a graphing activity that can be used after students conduct a marine debris clean up.
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