Park rangers have a wealth of knowledge about the national park system, the park where they work, life as a ranger, and more. Break into these stores of knowledge through an informal question and answer session with a Glacier Bay National Park ranger. Topics can cover glaciers, geology, and natural and cultural history of Glacier Bay, as well as life in rural Alaska, careers in the National Park Service, and more.
Multipoint: $0.00
30-50 minutes
Education: Grade(s) Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Adult Learners
5
no maximum number
Service Learning, Community Interests, Social Studies/History, Career Education, Sciences, Leadership
Long Distance Classes can be scheduled Monday through Friday, with the earliest time being 9:00 am (EST). Our programs are from Alaska, which is 4 hours behind EST.
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Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Gustavus, AK United States
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve protects an intact tidewater glacier ecosystem, including towering mountains, calving glaciers, terrestrial and marine wildlife, and more for all people. Visitors to Glacier Bay discover the spiritual, scientific, and personal meanings of this special place. Our videoconferencing programs connect students to this remote national park.
Contact: Glacier Bay Education glba_education@nps.gov 9076972573
This program is very flexible and open. Students ask us questions and we respond. If there is a particular topic, please give us warning and we may be able to gather props for an informal demonstration.
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:1. Have their questions answered by a ranger.2. Have communicated informally with a ranger.
Varies.