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Majestic and remote, Alaska's 90 million acres of public lands include frozen deserts, mountain ranges, and even lush rain forests. Educational programs along the highways and at Anchorage's Campbell Tract, one of the most visited recreation areas in Alaska, help visitors understand the vastness and important land management issues in the state.
BLM Coordinators for Alaska Jump to Another State Link to Alaska Environmental Education web page.
Environmental Education: Jeff Brune
Cultural Education: Robert King
ALASKA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES
Alaska's Cold Desert
Based on Science & Children article, May 1996
Examines the surprising variety of life in the seemingly barren Arctic ecosystem and the adaptations of inhabitants to the extreme cold. Discusses management issues posed by the area and includes poster and classroom activities.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/alaskas_cold_desert/index.html
Audubon Alaska Bird Academy
Outdoor education program
2-day program on birds and their habitats offered by Campbell Creek Science Center and Alaska Audubon Society.
http://www.anchorage.ak.blm.gov/ccsc/bap-1.html
BLM/School Business Partnership Employment Program
Career education program
Career development opportunities for Anchorage School District high school juniors and seniors.
http://www.ak.blm.gov/ak920/partners.html
BLM-Alaska's Backyard Discoveries Program
1999 BLM Environmental Education feature
Describes hands on activities that teach about the plants, lichens, fungus and breeding birds of the 730-acre Campbell Tract in Anchorage.
http://www.blm.gov/education/feature/1999/ak/index.html
Campbell Creek Science Center
Science center home page
Home page of Science Center located in Anchorage.
http://www.anchorage.ak.blm.gov/ccscentr.html
Campbell Creek Science Center Education Programs
Outdoor education program
Educational programs for K-6 offered at Campbell Creek Science Center in Anchorage.
http://www.anchorage.ak.blm.gov/ccsc/ep-brchr.html
Earth Ranger Academy
Outdoor education program
3-day upper elementary science experience offered at Campbell Creek Science Center in Anchorage.
http://www.anchorage.ak.blm.gov/ccsc/er-brchr.html
Freezing, Permafrost and Plant Growth
Classroom Activity from Science & Children, May 1996 p. 34 - 35
Three activities that demonstrate effects of temperature and freezing on decomposition and the effects of permafrost on plant growth. Illustrates why decomposition is different in northern regions, such as Alaska.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/alaskas_cold_desert/classroom.html
Get Energized!
BLM Alaska Interactive Program
Online version of an energy education CD developed by BLM's Campbell Creek Science Center in Anchorage, Alaska.
http://www.blm.gov/ak/getenergized.html
Gold Rush Days and Endless Nights at Alaska's Coldfoot Visitor Center
1998 BLM Environmental Education feature
Describes the Dalton Highway multi-agency visitor center where travelers learn about Arctic ecosystems, cultural history and survival.
http://www.blm.gov/education/feature/1998/alaska/akfeature.html
Hands on the Land - Campbell Creek Science Center
Interactive website
Profile of Campbell Creek Science Center in Anchorage, Alaska, a BLM Hands on the Land site.
http://www.handsontheland.org/profiles/profile_details.cfm?sitecode=cacr
Mystery of the Mesa: A Science Detective Story
Based on Science & Children article, October 1993
Scientists study ancient clues to piece together story of a people who lived nearly 12,000 years ago in northern Alaska. Includes classroom activities and a poster.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/mystery_of_the_mesa/index.html
Northern Exposures, Tundra AdaptationsInvestigation: Size and Heat
Classroom Activity from Science & Children, May 1996 poster back
In this activity, students study the relationship between size and heat through special investigations. Students then use illustrated Animal Adaptation Cards to relate principles learned to animal adaptations.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/alaskas_cold_desert/posterback.html
Resource Explorer Mike Kunz
website
BLM archaeologist describes work at northern Alaska mesa site and answers questions.
http://www.blm.gov/education/expert/1/index.html