EDUCATION NEWSLETTER
February 2006

SPRING IS ON ITS WAY!

The approach of spring means, of course, Spring Break. And we are looking forward to our special activities that will take place throughout the week.

Tuesday, March 21: Play The Beaks Have It – a game that teaches students about beak adaptations.

Wednesday, March 22: Help solve the mystery of which bones belong to whom.

Thursday, March 23: Learn about bats & make your own bat book.

Friday, March 24: Migration Frustration – see if you can ‘migrate’ through the museum to find your summer home.

Scavenger hunts will be going on all day, all week. Receive prizes for successfully completing your scavenger hunt!

ABOUT THE EXHIBITS

‘ON THE WING’
WINTER 2005-2006

Seabirds, Raptors, Shorebirds, oh my! Ever wanted to know what makes a bird a bird? Why birds migrate? How birds adapt to survive in their habitats? Answer these questions and many more by visiting the museum. Also see a full-size eagle and snowy owl.

Investigate feathered dinosaur fossils and discover the links between dinosaurs and birds.

Explore materials from the Broken Mammoth and Bering Glacier archaeology sites.

ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

March 3rd 11am & 4th 12pm  $5
WINTER BIRDS -FROM CHICKADEES TO RAVENS: How do chickadees stay warm? Where do ravens go at night? How do birds find food in Alaska’s cold winters?

March 10th 11am & 11th 12pm  $5
BATS: Learn all about bats! How do they ‘see’ by using sound? How do they hang upside down?

March 17th 11am & 18th 12pm  $5
MIGRATION: The Spring Migration Game teaches students map reading skills & all about
migration.

March 25th 12pm  $5
MAKE A BIRD NEST: Learn how birds find man-made and natural materials to make nests, and camouflage and protect their young. Find out where birds like to build their nests.

HOW CAN YOU JOIN THE FUN?

1) Visit the exhibits during regular museum hours.
2) Attend one of our specially scheduled activities.
3) Schedule a private, guided tour for your group.
(ask us how to create an account for your organization if you will have multiple people visiting us at various times)

TEACHERS! If you cannot attend our Friday activities, we can schedule a private activity at another time just for your class!

See the Kids Activity Sheets page for downloadable activity sheets for these events and more.

201 N Bragaw
Anchorage, AK 99508
274-2400
Hours: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun 12-4
General Admission: $5 adults, $3 children