Arctic Explorers

by Ocean Wise

Embark on an exciting journey into the Arctic with our Arctic Explorers program. Through engaging activities and interactive lessons, students will delve into the wonders of the Arctic region, discovering its unique ecosystems, wildlife, and Indigenous cultures.

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $100.00
By Request Premium: $80.00

Length

45 Minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4Public Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 students

Primary Disciplines

Online Learning/Digital Learning , Online Learning/Digital Learning , Culture, Problem Based Learning, Problem Solving, Science

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)

Booking Information

This program is available to book between 10am PT - 3pm PT on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. For any special requests please reach out to us directly at online.learning@ocean.org

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

Provider's Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be requested 48 hours prior to the event for a full refund. Cancellations within the 48 hour period are subject to an 80% charge and 20% refund.

About This Provider

Ocean Wise

Vancouver, BC
United States

Ocean Wise is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower communities and individuals to take action to protect and restore the world's oceans.

Live workshops guided by Ocean Wise experts, focus on inquiry-based learning with an environmental and climate change focus. Not your average digital workshops, students will play mini-games, lead their own discussions, and enjoy some surprises along the way. Using scientific findings and data collected by Ocean Wise’s world-renowned research team, they will get an inside view of the latest climate and ocean science and come away feeling empowered to make positive change.

Contact:
Daphne Austin
online.learning@ocean.org
604 659 3820 Opt. 1

Program Details

Format

1. Discuss how humans would survive in the arctic and compare it to animals and plants
2. Explore how Indigenous groups hunt, forage and survive in the Arctic
3. Discover & "talk" to different animals in the Arctic, and their unique adaptations that help them survive
4. Complete challenges along the way - Search & find activity, Ice dodging movement activity, match the sounds to the animal activity & trivia
5. discuss threats to the Arctic region like climate change and disruptions in the food chain
6. Open up for Q&A

Objectives

- Learn about Indigenous cultures and how they survive in the Arctic and embed sustainability into their way of life
- Explore the Arctic region, animals that live in it, their unique adaptations and how they survive
- Understand the impacts of climate change in the Arctic
- Engage in discussion about why protecting the arctic is so important