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In addition to programs exclusively through the FMLC, our naturalists and educators have collaborated with several local organizations to enrich the student’s learning experience. In partnership with the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary’s Discovery Center, students learn their influence on the ocean and the ocean’s influence on them through hands-on, experiential learning opportunities. The Ocean Literacy program, prepared by NOAA,
own clay fish for an interpretive eelgrass ecosystem display at the Landing Mall in Port Angeles. This program helps raise community awareness about our local ecosystems, while beautifying the Port Angeles waterfront. The Killer Whale Tales program by Jeff Hogan is also an exceptional learning experience that he has been bringing to our region for nearly 5 years. Sharing a unique blend of storytelling and EALR/GLE supported experiential science activities; we continue to challenge students to sharpen their critical thinking skills and to take the conservation of our Southern Resident orcas into their own hands.” Contact: www.killerwhaletales.org
The Feiro Marine Life Center (FMLC) educational department in Port Angeles offers the Marine Ecosystem Explorations (M.E.E) program for schools and local groups to learn about Washington’s amazing coastal and marine ecosystems. Through the M.E.E. program, students will learn how ocean life depends on one another for food, their habitat adaptations, the ocean’s features (tides, interconnected systems, water
cycle, diversity, etc.), and the student’s own personal influence on the ocean. Our naturalists cater the program to the participant’s age and educational background providing a full range of opportunities.
For younger students, naturalists of the FMLC introduce the “Let’s Do Lunch” program - An investigation into the amazing plants and animals living in the ocean, what they eat, and the unique adaptations and strange body structures some of these plants and animals developed in their quest for food. For older students, naturalists teach the program “Taking a Closer Look” – A lesson on the adaptations of marine vertebrates and invertebrates to their specific habitat or niche.
National Geographic and a number of other agencies has prepared a detailed program for ocean education which addresses those areas in state and national science education standards where there is a lack of ocean-related content. These concepts are the structure for the educational sessions. More information on the Ocean Literacy program and The Essential Principles of Ocean Sciences K-12 can be found at www.coexploration.org/oceanliteracy
To learn more about these programs, please contact the FMLC educational office (360) 417-6254 or e-mail deborah.moriarty@noaa.gov.
Special Funding Announcement for all 4th & 5th Grade Classes!
In support of Feiro Marine Life Center’s M.E.E program, The Russell Family Foundation of Gig Harbor has recently given a $30,000 grant to cover program and transportation costs for 4th or 5th grade classes in the Port Angeles or Sequim School District. Additional funding from Rotary Club of Port Angeles has also helped support the purchase of plankton and seine nets to enhance the students’ hands-on experience. If you are a teacher in the Port Angeles or Sequim School District, please contact the FMLC to learn how you can take advantage of this generous gift.