Today was the first day where it felt like we're settled in and actually doing science. Megan's been working hard to get our lab tent organized, and we were able to drill our first hole through the ice, with the intention of taking samples and looking around, instead of just accessing drinking water
In this lesson, students will observe repeat photography samples from Denali National Park that show the change in vegetation over time due to change in climate. This activity introduces students to using observation techniques and visual art vocabulary and skills to create an interactive work of art.
Topics
* Using repeat photography models to document change
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This activity works best for students who don't have a lot of lab experience and learn best through hands on activities. It allows them to not only investigate an aspect of global warming (rising sea levels), they will also get practice with making predictions and writing a hypothesis as well as understanding basic scientific concepts such as water
The inspiration for this lesson was to encourage students to experience and appreciate nature with their senses while addressing a Common Core State Standard. This activity allows students to infer what an object is by using all senses but sight. Phonemic awareness is a skill difficult to isolate outside of the context of reading; the audio portion of
As I mentioned in my audio-journal, we made it to Lake Joyce! We arrived three nights ago, on the first helicopter flight we could get after weather delays. Our helicopter flight was spectacular -- the views were stunning! Saying Antarctica has a lot of ice is a supreme understatement, and to see
Lucy Coleman checks in from Lake Joyce near the Dry Valleys in Antarctica! The views are stunning and she has arrived at the remote field site. Listen in on her call from the satellite phone.
Dear Mom and Dad, Greetings from Lake Joyce, Antarctica! I hope this finds you well and are enjoying my journals. I know you worry about me since Antarctica has a reputation for being a pretty hostile environment, so I thought I’d tell you about some of the emergency procedures in place to help
A Visit to New York Last week I ventured to New York for a 3-day trip to meet my researcher, Dr. Frank Nitsche and do some outreach at the school of PolarTREC alumni, Michelle Brown. I had a blast talking
Look who’s following! Seton Catholic School and Lakeland Elementary ### Seton Catholic School Seton Catholic School in Moline, Illinois, is a fully accredited school, which complies with high academic standards that promote quality schools and continuous improvement towards enhanced student
This one hour webinar is hosted by PolarTREC teacher Jillian Worssam. She and her team are studying Seafloor Changes and the Antarctic Circumpolar Current.
