WHALES

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We have found the program to be extremely beneficial in helping our students understand the environment and make it come alive, especially our wetlands. Some of our students have never been to the beach, although it is less than 10 miles away.

AVID Teacher

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Kids come up to me at the end of the year saying that they see the world in an entirely new way and will make lifelong changes based on the course, and WHALES is a huge part of that awakening.

AP Environmental Science Teacher

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WHALES allows students to meet people whose job is to protect the environment, experience the work for themselves, and make a difference in our community. They are given a rare opportunity to learn meaningful content outside the walls of the classroom.

AP Environmental Science Teacher

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I brought ELDA students — students who had been in this country less than a year. Almost every experience was new to them and educational. Our students had a terrific day. They learned a great deal, but even more than that, they had their eyes opened to all sorts of possibilities that might not have otherwise occurred to them.

English Language Development Science Teacher

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All activities were engaging and informative. Running small groups made for wonderful connection between presenter and students. My students felt safe to ask questions, are interested in learning more. So many of my students have come back to school telling their different teachers what they saw, touched, and learned.

Special Education Science Teacher

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What I noticed is that my students who have ADHD & ADD typically struggle sitting still and paying attention in a classroom environment. Seeing my students outside with these hands-on engaging activities completely changed the way students saw science in the real world. I can’t express how important this program is to students with disabilities and students who do not leave their own neighborhoods.

Biology Teacher