This curriculum guide was designed to give students at the secondary level an awareness of Alaska's wetlands and the fish and wildlife that live there. The guide is divided into the following sections which include related learning activities: (1) definition and location of wetlands; (2) wetland functions in energy flow and ecological balance; (3) humans and wetlands, including Alaska Natives' approach to using wetland resources contrary to pollutions produced by industries; (4) issues, problem-solving, and action projects for wetland environment conservation; and (5) migratory birds and wetlands. Each learning activity consists of objectives, methods, background information, needed materials, procedures, information about combining with related academic subjects, and use of specific student skills. Suggestions for student evaluation and extended learning activities are included. A glossary and additional resources are also included. This guide contains many illustrations and maps. (LP)