AE Grant Showcase 2024: Empathy through Experiential Learning – Animal Care Play Space

Alaska SeaLife Center present on their project, “Fostering Empathy through Experiential Learning,” a project that developed and implemented empathy-focused curriculum for summer day camp focused on increasing awareness of Alaska’s animals, ecosystems and native culture. (1:25-25:55).

Seattle Aquarium present on their project, “Animal Care Play Space.” The goal of this project was to foster empathy for animals through an explorative, interactive and hands-on Animal Care Play Space. The Animal Care Play Space empowered youth and families to explore their curiosities by imagining themselves as veterinarians and caretakers through guided- and free-play experiences. (30:05-52:02).