Docents

Child holding a replica skull and looking at the camera.         Children sitting on the floor, looking at an artwork through colorful cardboard tubes.     Children touching a beaver pelt on a table.            

UAMN Field Trip Philosophy

The University of Alaska Museum of the North strives to create a welcoming and positive atmosphere for youth. School groups will encounter a learning environment ripe with opportunities for observation, questioning, and idea exchange.

Volunteer docents facilitating explorations encourage student-centered learning and inquiry. While all explorations are designed to complement formal academics, focus is on learning in an informal setting. Guided by student questions and interest, explorations incorporate hands-on experiences and gallery discovery.

Docent Field Trip "Trailers" 

(Fun stuff from Fall 2019 training!)
Exciting Visit Trailer
Intimidating Visit Trailer

Directed Discovery Docent Program Guides

Museum Science, K-1
Museum Science, 2-3
Museum Science, 4-6
Native Cultures, K-1
Native Cultures, 2-3
Native Cultures, 4-6
Art, K-1
Art, 2-6

Activity sheets

...to come

Intro slideshows

Native Cultures, 2-3
Native Cultures, 4-6

Calendar

Trainings to complete

  • Museum Emergency Action Plan (multi-page doc)—Read paper copy and sign that you have read. Must do yearly.
  • Emergency Procedures, UAMN Education (2-sided paper)—Read paper copy each semester.
  • Protection of Minors Training:  September 24, 2019 - Working with UAF Risk Management regarding training system issues. Stay tuned!

UAF Volunteer Info

Information for UAF Volunteers

Cold Weather Policy

Directed Discoveries will be cancelled due to extreme cold.  

If the temperature at the Fairbanks International Airport, according to NOAA's website, is -40°F or colder at 7:00 am, tours will be cancelled.
Check NOAA's website to see current conditions.

A message will be recorded on Gail's line (474-5360) by 8:10 am indicating a cancellation.  An email will be sent to team. School will be notified.