Free Why are Katmai's bears so fat?

by Katmai National Park and Preserve

Learn about the ecosystem of the Brooks River inside Katmai National Park and Preserve and how this mile long stretch of water supports Sockeye Salmon, a keystone species, and how these fish are the secret to the success for not only the birds and mammals that call this area home, but even the trees and plants along the riverbank.

Program Rating

based on 57 evaluation(s).

About This Program

Cost

By Request: $0.00
By Request Premium: $0.00

FREE!

Katmai National Park and Preserve is able to provide free educational programming thanks to the support of the Katmai Conservancy, the official nonprofit partner of Katmai National Park and Preserve.

The Katmai Conservancy supports the preservation of Katmai National Park and Preserve, its unique ecosystems, scenic character, and associated natural and cultural resources by promoting greater public interest, appreciation, and support through education, interpretation, and research. They work for the day when Katmai National Park and all public lands are understood and appreciated, preserved and conserved, and enjoyed by all.

Learn more about the Katmai Conservancy by visiting: https://katmaiconservancy.org/

Special thank you to Alaska Geographic for the use of their image for this program.

Length

30 minutes including time for limited questions

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family Public Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

Primary Disciplines

Science

Program Delivery Mode

Google Hang Out
Zoom
Skype
WebEx
Microsoft Teams

Booking Information

Please submit program requests at least one week in advance. Program times are flexible across various time zones. Our preferred platform is Microsoft Teams, but we can accommodate Zoom, Webex, and Google Meets. Since we are a government agency, we are typically unable to send links from our own accounts and will need your video conferencing platform to connect. Once you send the request to us, we will review it and confirm within CILC. Following CILC confirmation, we will send a confirmation email via KATM_education@nps.gov with more information.

Sorry, this program is not currently available. To inquire about future availability, please contact Katmai National Park and Preserve

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For more information contact CILC by email info@cilc.org or by phone (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

Please notify the Katmai education team at katm_education@nps.gov if you need to cancel or reschedule a program. Another group may be able to take your place. There is no cancellation fee.

Please note: In the event that your school is closed the day of your program due to weather, we will try to reschedule your program.

About This Provider

Katmai National Park and Preserve

King Salmon, Alaska
United States

A landscape is alive underneath our feet, filled with creatures that remind us what it is to be wild.

Katmai was declared a national monument in 1918 to preserve the living laboratory of its cataclysmic 1912 volcanic eruption Novarupta, and the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes. The monument boundaries were extended over the years, and in 1980 the area was designated a national park and preserve. Katmai's awe-inspiring natural powers confront us most visibly in its volcanics and its brown bears. Today, Katmai National Park and Preserve also protects 9,000 years of human history and important habitat for salmon and thousands of brown bears.

Contact:
Tegan Urbanski
katm_education@nps.gov
9072462131

Program Details

Format

Test connection meeting (Scheduled 1-2 days before program date):
- Program host has a brief connection test with our team. This allows time to sort any technical issues and helps us understand your specific group's needs.

Distance learning live session:
- 30 minute timeslot, 20 minutes of live content and 10 minutes for questions and answers.

Objectives

-Participants will gain an understanding of place, where is Katmai in relation to where they are.
-Participants will gain an understanding of what a keystone species is and the importance they play in an ecosystem.
-Participants will gain an understanding of bears, their biology, and body language.
-Participants will gain an appreciation of how a food web works.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

LS4C 3-5 -- Adaptation
LS1B 3-5 -- Growth and development of organisms
LS3A 3-5 -- Inheritance of traits
LS3B 3-5 -- Variation of traits
LS4B 3-5 -- Natural selection
ESS2D 3-5 -- Weather and climate

*Free* Why are Katmai's bears so fat?