Killer Whale Tales

Kids and Killer Whale Tales – Contributed photo

Here’s a note from Debbi Fincher about what’s happening this week at the elementary school…

Hi everyone,
We are having Jeff Hogan of Killer Whale Tales return this week to FHES, since his last visit was April 2013. I attached a photo of some of the eager students at his last presentation.

All students first attend a storytelling session about a boy who dreams of becoming a killer whale. This story provides an age-appropriate, highly effective means of teaching in-depth knowledge about the daily lives of these endangered animals. Students learn about the species’ use of habitat, anatomy, communication methods and of the human-induced impacts that are threatening these iconic animals.

Then our 5th and 6th grade students will have a break-out session – they will participate in experiential science and role-playing activities that enable them to practice field science in the classroom and learn about current orca research.

The Mission Statement of Killer Whale Tales is a nonprofit environmental education program that uses storytelling and field based science to inspire students to take an active role in the conservation of Pacific Northwest killer whales and their habitat. Our sponsors are John and Sharon Boyd, the China Pearl and Blue Water Grill. We thank them for supporting these efforts.

Thanks for sharing this with our island community 🙂
Have a great day!
Debbi

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