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Deanna Wheeler

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Expeditions:
Early Spring Plankton and Benthos
Ecosystem Study of the Chukchi Shoal
Occupation: Teacher
Organization: J. C. Parks Elementary School

Passionate about land and water, Deanna Wheeler is inspired to make sure that "no child is left inside". Hands on, real science is her priority. From hatching, raising, and releasing yellow perch and horseshoe crabs to participating in a pilot sturgeon project, her students discover how connected they are to the world around them. Ms. Wheeler's love of learning and the outdoors meld together in her professional and personal life. She is dedicated as a teacher and as a citizen to better understand and protect the environment for positive impacts on individuals, the community, and the health of our environment. Ms. Wheeler cherishes time spent with her family, exploring, camping, kayaking, reading, and just having fun.

Deanna Wheeler's Content

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Hi Janet-- Many scientists

Hi Janet--

Many scientists were very interested in writing poems-- even though some were just too busy to really produce a final poem.

The submitted poems are fabulous. It would wonderful to see this project continue on other expeditions as one never knows who is a closet poet as...{read more}

August 28, 2012 - 4:09pm
RE: [PolarTREC] Pb-210 Gravity Cores

Hi Amber-
Yes, the scientist in the video did scrape the edges off because they were looking for parts per billion at times--very clean conditions were needed. We also did a gravity core where the containation was not an issue.
Thanks for asking--
Deanna

{read more} 		August 25, 2012 - 11:28am
Hi Susan-- Any day in the

Hi Susan--
Any day in the Arctic is a great day, but we have had some fabulous days. I think I am spoiled with the sunny days. I can't even keep track of the number of rainbows and fog bow that I have seen. Today. the temperature was 57 degrees F.

It is 3 am and we are still working...{read more}

August 23, 2012 - 3:33am
RE: [PolarTREC] Yukon Quest - dogs

Hello--

The primary breed of dog is Alaska Husky. Here's a site where they can learn more: http://www.yukonquest.com/site/sled-dogs-in-the-north/

...{read more}

August 20, 2012 - 9:58am
RE: [PolarTREC] Benthic Organisms

Hi Amber--

I asked a scientist who dives in Antarctica and studies epi-benthic organisms. She says that there are very colorful organisms in the Antarctic. We are in about 39-50 meters of water here. Of course there will be different organisms at different depths but some of the same...{read more}

August 20, 2012 - 9:58am
RE: [PolarTREC] Crawling Organisms

Hi Kyler-

Almost all of the organisms are released back into the water. Several of the organisms are taken back to the lab for further analysis.

Great question, Kyler!

Ms. Wheeler

{read more} 		August 19, 2012 - 9:28pm
RE: [PolarTREC] Crawling Organisms

Hi Kyler--

Somehow the question got repeated. I am so glad to hear that you are following the expedition. You have a wonderful teacher who engages you in all different types of science. Enjoy!

Ms. Wheeler

{read more} 		August 19, 2012 - 9:28pm
RE: [PolarTREC] Trawl Crawlers

Hi Lisa--

I asked the trawl people. Here is what they said.

You are all right. There are bryozoans that look similar to this but this is an egg case. We just started trawling up the bryozoans and our taxonomist changed her assessment. This is most probably a gastropod egg case. A...{read more}

August 19, 2012 - 1:28pm
RE: [PolarTREC] Trawl Crawlers

Hello Hali--

What interesting discussions we have had since your post. Here is what Team trawl came up...

You are all right. There are bryozoans that look similar to this but this is an egg case. We just started trawling up the bryozoans and our taxonomist changed her assessment....{read more}

August 19, 2012 - 1:28pm
We are working on an answer.

We are working on an answer.

{read more} 		August 17, 2012 - 4:51pm

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