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We offer free educational programs to specific underserved populations of children and adults. We also have different ways for community members to give back!
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FREE Community programs
Pinniped Pollution Project
PPP is a free, online program for 4th-5th grade classrooms from Title One schools around Orange County. The content focuses on pollution in the watershed, its effects on the health of marine mammals, humans, and the ocean, as well as actions we can all take to protect the environment.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Students learn about how PMMC rescues and rehabilitates marine mammals. Patient stories and interactive activities are used to demonstrate the current pollution problems generated on land that runs off into coastal waters. This further illuminates the impact of our individual and collective daily habits which underlines the need to adopt environmentally friendly behaviors. Grants and donations from generous benefactors allow us to provide programming and bussing to 3,500 - 4,000 students yearly.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Availability: Mon & Wed, 9:00 am – 10:00am PST
Program Length: 55 min, including a Q&A session
Group Size: 5-40 people
Connection Technology: We use Zoom to connect with our participants. You may request other modes of connection such as H.323 (WebEx) or Skype.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Brief intro to Pacific Marine Mammal Center
Pollution sources
Effects of pollutants on marine life
How reducing packaging can reduce the amount of trash in the ocean
How our everyday choices make a difference in preserving the planet
How communicating these messages to others is important
Spotlight on the Southern Resident Killer Whale is an educational program for K-12 students that focuses on Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW) conservation efforts.
The program is a collaborative effort of West Coast Marine Mammal Stranding Network members:
Pacific Marine Mammal Center
Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles
National Marine Mammal Foundation.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The workshop builds connections between conservation issues affecting the endangered SRKWs of the Pacific Northwest and how those same problems are impacting marine mammal species in Southern California. Most importantly, this program provides opportunities for young people in our community to engage with real STEM professionals in Marine Mammal Science and experience simulated field research techniques and technology!
WHAT TO EXPECT
30-45 min presentation (length dependent on grade)
30 min STEM activity
15 min Q&A
Connection Technology: We use Zoom to connect with our participants. You may request other modes of connection such as H.323 (WebEx) or Skype.
Application requirements
Limited to applicants from Title I schools & organizations that serve at-risk youth.
The program will engage 24 groups annually.
Healing Seals
Healing Seals is a free, interactive, and educational distance learning program specifically developed to enhance the lives of adolescent patients undergoing treatment in children’s hospitals. During their engaging virtual visit with us, children make connections with our patient’s rehabilitation process and explore concepts in marine science.
about the program
As part of the program, “Ocean Discovery Kits” are sent ahead of time to these hospitals to expand on this educational and memorable experience. Kits include an activity book, PMMC patient trading cards, marine mammal socks, a plush sea lion, and other goodies!
PARTNERS
We are proud partners of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation and currently provide content for 13 of their amazing Seacrest Studios located in hospitals around the country!
Seacrest Studios Partners
(Light blue stars)
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Cohen Children’s Medical Center- Queens, NY
Colorado Children’s Hospital
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital- Memphis
Levine Children’s Hospital- North Carolina
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children
Boston Children’s Hospital
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Children’s Hospital of Orange County
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Children’s Medical Center- Dallas
Children’s National Hospital- Washington, D.C.
Primary Children’s Hospital
PMMC Partners
(Dark blue stars)
Texas Children’s Hospital- Houston
Methodist Children’s Hospital- San Antonio
Children’s Hospital of LA
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Interested in becomming a partner?
Interested hospitals can
reach out to education@pacificmmc.org
Is your company interested in supporting this program?
Your team can help assemble ‘Ocean Discovery Kits’ for our hospital partners. Please visit our Corporate Engagement page to learn more!
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PMMC hopes that these scholarships will provide inspirational and meaningful opportunities for those who may not otherwise have the availability and financial resources to participate.