In this investigation, students study the identification and monitoring of humpback whales in Glacier Bay National Park. Students will identify individual humpback whales by their fluke markings. Then, students will use these skills in a simulated whale monitoring trip. Finally, students will identify the humpback whales seen and learn more about the life histories of individual whales. Background One of the longest ongoing humpback whale studies in the world happens in the waters of Glacier Bay, Alaska. The project was started by local high school teacher, Charles Jurasz, in 1973 and today sc Duration: 60 Minutes Additional Standards: NS.508.1 Science Inquiry NS.5-8.3 Life Science NS.5-8.7 History and Nature of Science Objective In this investigation, students study the identification and monitoring of humpback whales in Glacier Bay National Park. Students will identify individual humpback whales .