Travels in Glacier Bay with Miss Elizabeth

by Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve

Travel back in time with Miss Elizabeth, an early 20th century visitor to Glacier Bay! In this first person presentation, a beautifully attired Miss Elizabeth will graciously introduce you to the people, wildlife, and geology of Glacier Bay, Alaska. Learn about notable visitors to Glacier Bay, including John Muir and Eliza Scidmore, one of the first women to write for National Geographic Magazine. Discover one of the most scenic places in Alaska through the eyes of Miss Elizabeth.

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About This Program

Cost

Point to Point: $0.00

FREE!

Thank you for your interest in connecting your students to Glacier Bay. Due to the popularity of our programs, all the Long Distance presentation slots for Glacier Bay National Park are filled for the 2015 season.

Please look for the park's long distance classrooms through this website for 2016. These are planned to open on October 1, 2015.

Length

30 minutes plus time for questions

Target Audience

Education: Adult Learners Senior Centers Public Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

None

Maximum participants:

None

Primary Disciplines

Social Studies/History

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)

Booking Information

Thank you for your interest in connecting your students to Glacier Bay. Due to the popularity of our programs, all the Long Distance presentation slots for Glacier Bay National Park are filled for the 2015 season. Please look for the park's long distance classrooms through this website for 2016. These are planned to open on October 1, 2015.

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

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

Please contact us as soon as possible if you must cancel.

About This Provider

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.

These programs are possible thanks to the financial support of Alaska Geographic.

Alaska Geographic Home - Alaska Geographic (akgeo.org)

Contact:
Glacier Bay Education
glba_education@nps.gov
9076972573

Program Details

Format

This is a historical interpretation of a how some of the first visitors to Glacier Bay may have experienced the Bay. Miss Elizabeth will be attired in period clothing and present an overview of Glacier Bay and early twentieth century travel in Alaska. She will share contemporary and historic images and artifacts from Glacier Bay. Miss Elizabeth will be available to answer questions when the program is over. Miss Elizabeth has presented this program to hundreds of visitors to Glacier Bay and looks forward to sharing it with a virtual audience.

Objectives

The participant will:
-compare contemporary and historic modes of travel.
-understand why many people find Glacier Bay to be a special place.
-be able to describe how glaciers form.
-delve into the history of Glacier Bay.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

This program is not designed to comply with curriculum standards. Though appropriate for all ages, it was planned for the general public.