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Available Education ProgramsThese programs can be tailored to your specific curriculum.
Choose from any of these topics or explore other possibilities:
• Invasive Species of American Samoa What are they? What are their effects?
• What is a National Park? Better understand the National Park
Service, its mission and what role it plays in American Samoa.
• National Natural and Historical Landmarks There are seven in American Samoa.
What are they? Where are they? What is their importance nationally and for Samoan culture?
• Natural History of the Islands (Geology) How were the islands formed?
• Samoan Rainforest Invasive species. Food chain. Types of
ecosystems around the world and what is unique in American Samoa. How to get involved in preserving this ecosystem.
• Samoan Culture (including demonstrations) Traditional uses and techniques such as
weaving, wood carving, siapo, and tattoos.
• Archaeology of Samoa What is left behind and what can it tell us about
the Samoan culture?
• Bats Why are bats here? Bat cultural traditions.
What are bats ecological role?
• Birds Bird species. Evolution. Ecological niches.
• Coral Reef How fa’asamoa affects the reefs and why we
should care. Food chain. Reef benefits.
• United States History in American Samoa What role does American Samoa play in United
States and World history? World War II history such as Blunts and Breakers Points.
• South Pacific Fishes Food chain. Fishing techniques (traditional
and modern).
• Guided Hikes Short or long hikes with educational themes
throughout the island.
National Park of American Samoa National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the Interior
To schedule a program, please contactEducation Program 633-7082 [email protected]