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Ann Linsley

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Expeditions: Human Impacts in Antarctica
Occupation: Teacher
Organization: Bellaire High School

Ann Linsley has taught human and physical Geography for the past 19 years at Bellaire High School in Bellaire, Texas. Ms. Linsley is also a consultant for her College Board, the National Geographic Society, and the Texas Alliance for Geographic Education. She is particularly interested in helping students apply geographic concepts through field exercises including studies in urban, rural, and natural environments. Ms. Linsley has received various teaching awards from the National Council for Geographic Education, her College Board, and her school district, among other student nominated awards. Ms. Linsley holds a Bachelors degree in Russian language, a Masters in gifted and talented Education, and a Masters in Geosciences.

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Hello
Antarctic Weather Stations January 15, 2008 - 8:22am
Are you back?
Oden Antarctic Expedition 07 January 15, 2008 - 8:26am
ECW??
Antarctic Ice Sheet Studies December 11, 2007 - 9:41pm
Welcome to McMurdo
Antarctic Ice Sheet Studies November 28, 2007 - 1:24am
weather comparisons
Antarctic Undersea ROV October 13, 2007 - 5:56pm
cold and moose
Human Impacts in Antarctica March 24, 2007 - 2:38pm
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No schools or permanent residents either
Dear Mrs. Green's class,
 
No there are not any schools or permanent residents on the Antarctic Continent.  Most of the research projects are conducted by university researchers but there are no formal school facilities or children to attend them.  There is only a...{read more}
January 8, 2008 - 6:01pm
temperature prediction
 
Dear Mrs. Green's class,
 
Last winter was one of the coldest in decades and the sea ice grew further then it had in awhile.  Since we do not know if we have reached a peak in the heating cycle of the planet its not entirely possible to predict if the planet...{read more}
January 8, 2008 - 6:08pm
Life on Earth
Dear Mrs. Green's class,
 
My research team was collecting data to measure the impact of people working at the McMurdo area.  We were not collecting ancient ice cores that could have some of those answers.  To answer your question though, geoscience theory supports that...{read more}
January 8, 2008 - 6:22pm
Harris County Seniors!
Dear Dr. Kendrick,
 
Thank you for your good wishes!  I am back now so if you would like for me to come and talk to the Senior Education Program let me know, I can be available in the afternoons.  Also, there are quite a few "senior citizens" who have gone down...{read more}
January 8, 2008 - 6:32pm
Animals in Antarctica- sorry No Polar Bears Here
 
Dear Mrs. Green's class,
 
Research scientists say that the polar bear is facing extinction in the Arctic due to the receding Arctic sea ice as a result of changing temperatures.  The Polar Bear is not able to access food supplies in the quantity that it...{read more}
January 8, 2008 - 5:53pm
No Eskimos here
Dear Mrs. Green's class,
 
No, there are not any eskimos here.  There is not a sufficient food supply available to support life.  In addition, the winter is totally dark and extremely cold, therefore supporting life is not possible.  The only people that reside on the...{read more}
January 8, 2008 - 5:57pm
Meteorites
Dear Dr. Smith,
There is a very lengthy and large research project studying the meteorite impacts in Antarctica. However, they are not located in the area of McMurdo. The project is centered out on the vast interior of the continent far away from any influence from...{read more}
January 2, 2008 - 12:49pm
Human Presence on Glacial Ice
Dear Mr. Abbasi,
 
 My research team was conducting an environmental impact study of the human presence in the region of McMurdo sound and the station area of McMurdo.  Although there are glaciers very near to McMurdo, we were not testing the glacial ice specifically.  We...{read more}
January 2, 2008 - 7:04am
plastics from the Pacific Gyre
 
Dear Mike,
 
The plastics and debris found in the Pacific Gyre are the result of using the oceans for a trash dump.  The Southern Ocean has a different circulation pattern from the Pacific.  Although it would be possible for trash to end up in the southern...{read more}
January 2, 2008 - 7:14am
climate change impact
Hi Jo and Emily,
 
Our project is not addressing this topic but it is definitely related.  I think you will find a variety of opinions on this topic.  If you look at it over the geologic history of the earth we do have periods of high sea level stands and periods of...{read more}
December 19, 2007 - 2:36am

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