In this lesson, students will take on the role of park superintendent and create a plan to balance the needs of park visitors and humpback whales. The students will examine and discuss important legislation and how it affects the park. They will use facts about humpback whales and park visitation to create a press release about a new policy regarding humpbacks and humans.
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
1. You're the Superintendent: Balancing Whales and Visitors at Glacier Bay