Science Writing in the Heart of Denali: Teacher Training, June 19-22 | Alaska Geographic
Science Writing in the Heart of Denali Denali National Park & Preserve June 19-22 $480 (10% membership discount)
Join Alaska State Writing Consortium’s Sondra Porter and the Murie Science and Learning Center for an exploration of science and writing. Discuss the connections between literacy and science and use these concepts to reinforce educational standards. This course is limited to 10 participants.
Accreditation The University of Alaska Southeast offers three professional development credits (level 500). The credit fee has been included in the course fee. The 10% membership discount does not apply to the credit fees.
Times and Location Participants meet at the Murie Science and Learning Center, located at mile 1 of the Park Road. This course begins at 1:00 pm on the first day and ends at 4:00 pm on the last day.
Hiking Distances and Physical Fitness Field Seminars are active learning experiences. Participants must be capable walkers, in good health, and equipped for sudden changes in weather. This course includes up to four miles of hiking and/or 1,000 foot elevation gain per day, over uneven terrain.
Lodging and Meals This course is based out of the Murie Science and Learning Center Field Camp, located 29 miles inside Denali National Park along the Teklanika River. The Field Camp includes rustic tent cabins and a common dining tent. Family-style meals are simple and healthy. Each tent cabin sleeps four people on platform beds with mattresses. Participants bring their own sleeping bags and pillowcases.
Questions? If you have questions about this particular course, please contact the Murie Science and Learning Center by emailing courses@murieslc.org or calling (907) 683-1269. Click here for additional information, including alternative ways to register and the cancellation policy.
