This lesson focuses on the diffusion of gas molecules across the cuticle membrane of sea spider legs and the role body size plays in the ability of sea spiders to uptake gases. Students construct model sea spider legs of varying diameters and use them to investigate the relationship between surface area-to-volume ratios and diffusion.

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Molecules are in constant motion

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Antarctic
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Ice that forms in the polar oceans is an important driver behind the global climate. This ice is physically different from frozen precipitation in a number of different ways. In this brief inquiry activity, students make qualitative observations about two types of ice cubes and deduce ice composition based on their observations. This activity may serve as an introduction to

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Impacts of a field experience on teaching high school science

Early in my teaching career, I learned that authenticity is essential in creating working relationships with my high school students. By showing them that I am a human being with experiences, ideas, dreams, and opinions, I’m able to connect in ways that invite their attention as I teach skills

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Local news article promoting an upcoming talk to the SeaDoc Society with teacher Timothy Dwyer.

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ScienceNews article highlighting the work of Polar Gigantism in Antarctica expedition Principal Investigator Dr. H. Arthur Woods on sea spider physiology.

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Local newspaper reprint of journal entries from teacher Tim Dwyer's expedition to Antarctica in 2016.

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Local newspaper reprint of journal entries from teacher Tim Dwyer about his expedition to Antarctica in 2016.

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Local newspaper reprint of journal entries from teacher Tim Dwyer regarding his expedition to Antarctica in 2016.

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Local newspaper reprint of journal entries from teacher Tim Dwyer on his expedition to Antarctica 2016.

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County news outlet printed a press release regarding Tim Dwyer and his expedition to Antarctica in 2016.

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Teacher Tim Dwyer discusses the Antarctica Treaty in conjunction with Antarctica Day 2016. He and Dr. Art Woods also discuss the research being done on Polar Gigantism on sea spiders based out of McMurdo Station.