Microbial Changes in Arctic Freshwater 2016 Resources

Overview: Bacteria Modeling

Objectives

Students will understand what bacteria look like with a model they create. They will also learn vocabulary associated with bacteria.

Lesson Preparation

1. KWL of a Microbiologist: knows (K), wants to know (W), and has learned (L)
2. Read book "What are Bacteria, Viruses, and Fungi?" by Tripti Nainwal Pages 2 & 3 3

Microbial Changes in Arctic Freshwater 2016

I love polar science and I knew that I wanted to travel to a polar region and work on translating some of the current polar science into teachable lesson plans so I can share my passion with the masses, especially my STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) students in the three programs that I

Overview

Game incorporating polar bear eating habits.

Objectives

Students learn about polar bears.

Lesson Preparation

Have access to either a basketball court or an outdoor area that students can run in.

Procedure

1. Read Book: National Geographic Readers: Polar Bears by Laura Marsh.
2. Choose 2-3 students to be the polar bears and have them stand in the "Ice Cave"

Overview

Students read about polar regions and create models of shelter adaptations for the cold frigid climate.

Objectives

• Students will understand how humans create and survived in shelters in the polar regions.
• Math Link: Students can count how many marshmallows it takes to cover up the entire igloo.

Lesson Preparation

• Read the Book: *Igloos and the Inuit

Overview

Students will be able to understand one of the adaptations of living in cold environments.

Objectives

Describe what blubber is and how it works.

Lesson Preparation

• Partially fill a gallon-sized Ziploc bag with Crisco or shortening.
• Place another gallon-sized Ziploc bag inside.
• Merge the two bags together with duct tape.

Procedure

1. Read the books *Polar

Overview

Students learn about what type of polar animals live in the Arctic.

Objectives

Students understand the relationships between various trophic levels within the Arctic tundra.

Lesson Preparation

Prepare a picture sign for each of the organisms in the food web.

Procedure

1. KWL Chart on Polar Scientist: knows (K), wants to know (W), and has learned (L).
2. Read

La Cañada High School graduate Dieuwertje “DJ” Kast was recognized by the North American Association for Environmental Education for her work advancing professional innovation, networking, tools and resources, and dissemination of best practices in environmental education. With more than 1,000 environmental education professionals from 25 countries represented, the NAAEE conference is a learning and networking hub. Kast is being honored

USC alumna draws on undersea studies to inspire students from the USC Family of Schools.

PolarConnect Event with teacher DJ Kast and researchers Drs. Byron Crump and George Kling with the Microbial Changes in Arctic Freshwater 2016 project. This event was live from Toolik Field Station in Alaska.

NOAA Teacher at Sea Alumni Spotlight on DJ Kast: “30 under 30” TASA Inspires Next Generation of Scientists

Dieuwertje Kast, a previous Grand Awards Judge for Intel ISEF, was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the science sector. Dieuwertje strongly believes in encouraging young people in STEM and providing opportunities for low-income and underrepresented students. As for advice for those interested in science, Dieuwertje said to be your authentic self and follow your passions. And

Research Connection highlighted Dieuwertje Kast as a STEM Educator and how she is including current research in her classrooms. Quote for the Article: "I love being the STEM translator for researchers," she told us in an interview. "I love seeing what current researchers are working on so that I can bring that into my k-12 classrooms as lessons and inspirations