Students will use "Susea" the seal—a seal toy that grows in water—to discover the scientific process. This lesson was created by Maggie Prevenas who took part in the Bering Ecosystem Study on the USCGC Healy in the Bering Sea.

Objective

Students interact with a seal that grows in water to practice basic measuring and scientific inquiry skills, while learning

Lesson
Arctic
More than a week
Middle School and Up
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Overview

Compare what students in a tropical climate do to prepare for recess with students who live in the interior of Alaska. Learn several consequences caused by sub zero temperatures. Create awareness that people are able to prepare for a cold environment by adding layers of clothes.

Objective

Compare what students in a tropical climate do to prepare

Lesson
Arctic
Less than 1 period
Elementary and Up
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BEST cruise on the Healy Icebreaker

BEST cruise on the Healy Icebreaker

Live event from the Healy Icebreaker.

Live call from the Healy.