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 npsa_info@nps.gov