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Students will make, under the direction of Marie (Aningayou)Molewotkuk, a Saint Lawrence Island Rain Parka. As part of the unit they learn about marine mammals and specifically walrus. The parka is made from Walrus intestines.

The Sea Ducks of Alaska Activity Guide explores sea ducks, their biology and conservation issues. It includes 8 separate activities that can be downloaded from the internet. Lessons are hands-on and aligned to Alaska State Standards. A sea duck education kit is also available for loan from CACS and has all of the resources needed to conduct the activities including

Bank of Inquiry-based lessons on Observing and Forecasting, Weather Basics, and Climate Systems. Includes 12 lessons on Sea Ice Dynamics, with more in development. Lessons were piloted in Bering Straits School District. This is part of the research-based Arctic Climate Modeling Program (ACMP) is funded by NSF ITEST. Curriculum based resources were designed with input from 21 scientists from the

This unit is designed for 6th grade, but could be adapted for 5th-8th grades. Students learn about the exploration of deep sea canyons, seamounts, and the Bering Sea. They develop an understanding of how technology is used to explore the ocean by participating in a deep sea sampling simulation, creating a bathymetric map, and assuming the role of scientists using

Experiences in the North brings the sounds of the wild to a national weekly radio program on observations, experiences and reflections on the northern world around us. Each program is recorded live in the field, and contains a tight weave of scientific and indigenous perspectives. Programs cover a variety of Bering Sea topics

This richly illustrated book depicts the region, from the shores of Alaska, along the volcanic stretch of the Aleutian Islands, to the Russian coast. The text is accompanied by more than 450 color photos, drawings, and maps showing the region's people, villages, landforms, plants, and animals. Johnson describes the biological and physical worlds above and below the sea. He also

A package that includes a book, CD, and videotape to accompany "Looking Both Ways: Heritage and Identity of the Alutiq People" museum exhibit. Includes traditional use of marine resources: "Tools For Teachers" is a 32-page guide for exploring Alutiiq culture in the classroom (Grades 4 through 12). It may be used to prepare the class for a visit to the

1-2 page essay by Patricia A. Livingston and Thomas K. Wilderbuer about Bering Sea fisheries resources and how changes in the physical ecosystem affect food webs.

1-2 page essay by Dr. Vera Alexander (UAF) discusses unique biological productivity in Bering Sea and impacts of changing conditions to the Bering Sea Ecosystem

Current and recent radio and newspaper articles about Bering Sea science