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Discover a diversity of ����ӰƬ marine mammal species, including whales, walruses, sea otters, seals, polar bears, and more. Investigate the importance of marine mammals to the ocean ecosystem and their conservation history. Explore the cultural importance of marine mammals to the Indigenous peoples of ����ӰƬ. See and touch hands-on museum specimens and cultural objects.

What’s in the Kit?

Baleen basket object
Iñupiat mukluks object
Fur and wood boat model object
Yo-Yo object
Bear carving object
Ivory walrus carving object
Ivory polar bear carving object
Walrus tusk carving object
Bola object
Sealskin sewing thimble object
Sealskin hat object
Baleen object
Sea otter skulls (9) objects
Sea otter vertebra object
Polar bear pelt object 
Harbor seal skull replica object
Krill object
Walrus tusk object
Walrus tooth object
Orca tooth object
Marine mammal plastic replicas (15) objects
Whale & sea otter puppets objects
Whale Jenga activity
Wire hangers
Hand-held mirrors
Calipers
Flagging Tape
Meltdown DVD
Arctic Currents DVD
A Guide to Marine Mammals of ����ӰƬ book
����ӰƬ Marine Mammals book
Whales book
What If There Were No Sea Otters? book
The Polar Bear book
Sea Baby: A Little Otter Returns Home book
����ӰƬ Eskimo Whaling Commission booklet
Keeper of the Seal book
Kukugyarpak book
Kayak Design Curriculum book
Binder: Suggested Activities
Binder: Marine Mammal Species Information
USB Drive (2): What a Whale Hears
USB Drive: Information and Activities

Recommended grade levels: preK-12
Key words: Adaptations;  ����ӰƬ Native Cultures; Arctic; Conservation; Iñupiat; Marine Mammals; Sea Otters; Seals;  Polar Bears; Walruses;  Whales; Yup'ik

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Beaver Kit

Learn about the largest rodent in North America. Practice observation skills and investigate the physical characteristics and adaptations of beavers by examining skulls, feet, fur, and teeth. Discover how to recognize indirect sign (tracks, scat) and learn about beaver habitats.

What’s in the Kit?

Beaver pelt object
Beaver skull object
Beaver claw object
Chewed beaver stick object
Track stencil object & activity
Beaver footprint mold (front & rear) object & activity
Beaver footprint cast object
Beaver scat replica object
Beaver plastic figurine object
Beaver info sheets and features cards
Beaver tail pastry recipe
Build a beaver lodge activity

Recommended grade levels: preK-12
Key words: Adaptations; Beaver; Habitats; Mammals; Rodents; Tracking

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Camouflage & Natural Selection Kit

How many insects can you see? Can you spot the fish? Why do hares and ptarmigans change color? In this kit you will find games and artifacts to support discussions about camouflage and to introduce the concepts of natural selection and adaptation.

What’s in the Kit?

Willow ptarmigan wings (2) objects
Willow ptarmigan foot object
Snowshoe hare pelts (winter & summer) objects
Natural selection game: “Eat Them All” activity
Hide-and-Seek cards activity
“Master of Disguise” Butterfly activity
Adaptation and Natural Selection info sheets
Feathered Snowshoes and Color Adaptation info sheets
Animal Disguises book

Recommended grade levels: K-5
Key words: Adaptations; Camouflage; Mimicry; Natural Selection

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Compare the Bear

What are the differences between a grizzly bear skull and a polar bear skull? Do the differences tell us anything about their diet or the environment they live in? Using observations and measurement, ����ӰƬ will compare two bear skull replicas. From a simple comparison activity to a more complex skull and jaw measurement activity, this kit can be used in a variety of ways.

What’s in the Kit?

Grizzly bear skull object
Polar bear skull object
Polar bear fur object
Polar, grizzly and black bear claw replicas object
Measure and Compare activity
Skull and jaw Comparison activity
Calipers
Grizzly and Polar Bears info sheets
����ӰƬ’s Bears book

Recommended grade levels: 2-12
Key words: Black Bear; Claws; Grizzly Bear; Measurement; Polar Bear; Skull

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DNA and Genomics

Explore DNA and genomics through hands-on activities. Discover what has DNA, build DNA models, and extract DNA. Learn about data sampling, marine mammals, and conservation genetics.

What’s in the Kit?

DNA Model Kit
RNA Model Kit
Bags of objects [What Has DNA? Activity]
What Has DNA? cards
Laminated Chromosome Strips [Genetic Traits: Build-A-Dog Activity]
Sand Bottles [eDNA Search and Find Activity]
Laminated Materials [eDNA Search and Find Activity]
Dry erase markers
Test tubes with lids
Pipettes
Beakers
Squirt bottles
Small measuring cups
Binder: Suggested Activities
USB Drive

Recommended grade levels: 1-12
Key words: Conservation; DNA; Genes; Genetics; Heredity; Genomics; Marine Mammals; RNA

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Fish & Salmon Kit

What are the different parts of a fish? How do salmon live? This kit offers an general introduction to fish, with a focus on Pacific salmon. Students will also discover how to determine the age of a fish using vertebrae, otoliths, and scales.

What’s in the Kit?

Build a Fish activity
Find the Fish activity
Sea Star object
Gyotaku Fish Print suggested activity
Aging Fish information and suggested activity
          Sockeye salmon scales objects
          Perch scales objects
          Burbot otoliths objects
          Chum salmon vertebrae objects
Salmon Mold object
Ident-I-Cards activity
Pacific Salmon Life Cycle display
Pacific Salmon Life Cycle Wheel activity
Salmon Stages poster
Fun Fish Facts cards
����ӰƬ’s Wild Salmon book
Otolith Information

Recommended grade levels: K-6
Key words: Fish Identification; Fish Print; Gyotaku; Life Cycles; Salmon

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Insects Kit

What distinguishes insects from spiders or crabs? This kit explores what makes an insect and looks at some specialized features such as mouths and legs. Field activities are included to help your class observe real insects year round.

What’s in the Kit?

Ten insect orders (in resin) objects
Dragonfly life cycle (in resin) objects
Insect life cycles: Ant, Ladybug, Mosquito objects
Butterfly felt life cycle objects
Is It An Insect? activity
Arthropods vs Vertebrates Ratio activity
Metamorphosis/ Life Cycle Mobile activity
Make an Insect Spinner activity
Who’s My Insect? activity
Insect Rubbing Plates activity
Pressed Butterflies (32) objects and activity
Live Observations & Field Activities suggested activities
          Includes nets, tweezers, trowels, magnifying glasses,
          plastic containers, ice cube trays, and leaf litter trap model
Arthropod plastic figures (33) objects
The Insect Class book
Eyewitness Books: Insects book
The Small Majority book
The Icky Bug Alphabet book     
Leggy Exhibit Videos DVD
Fossilized Insects picture
Digital Microscope        

Recommended grade levels: preK-5
Key words: Adaptation; Arthropods; Insects; Life Cycles; Taxonomy

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Lynx Kit

Note: You can also borrow our snowshoes and/or binoculars for an outdoor tracking experience!

Recommended grade levels: K-12
Key words: Animals; Field Study; Scat; Sign; Tracks

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Tree Ring Discovery Kit