PolarTREC opens windows to exciting, cutting-edge polar science for teachers, researchers, classrooms, and the public. Join PolarTREC and discover the polar regions! More information on program specifics is available in the tabs above.
There are many ways to participate in PolarTREC.
Anyone can participate in PolarTREC by following the teachers and researchers on their expeditions through the Virtual Base Camp. Virtual learning expeditions allow you to communicate directly with PolarTREC teachers and researchers in the field, read teacher journals, post to message boards, view photo albums, and access classroom activities, podcasts, and video files. The Polar Regions are just a click away!
The International Polar Year(IPY) is a two year program of international research and education focused on the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Live from IPY! celebrates the International Polar Year by transporting the public to remote polar locations through live and interactive calls from the field and Internet presentations. There is no cost associated with participating in these events—participation and all materials are free! Click the link below to register for upcoming events:
Teachers, join the Polar Education List to receive news delivered right to your email about polar education issues, opportunities, and important events!
What better way to communicate science than to join a scientific expedition? The application process for the next cohort of PolarTREC teachers will begin in early fall 2007. Check back here for updates or subscribe to the Polar Education List to receive announcements about how to apply. More information about research experiences for teachers can be found by reading the PolarTREC goals and objectives, program requirements and frequently asked questions. Interested individuals can also access an archive of the PolarTREC Informational Webinar (web conference) held on September 13, 2007.
The 2008/2009 PolarTREC teacher application period has now closed.
Share your knowledge and passion for science! Researchers can host a PolarTREC teacher in the field and share their knowledge of polar research with classrooms around the world. By including a PolarTREC teacher, the research team gains a trained and enthusiastic helping hand in the field and a global perspective on science education and outreach. Click here to learn more about PolarTREC program requirements for participating researchers.