In this lesson students research scientific field expeditions and learn what it is like working in the field. Students are able to ask questions of the research team as part of their project. Students then share what they have learned with their classmates.

Objective

1. Students understand what really goes on in the field during a scientific study. 2

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Arctic
About a week
Middle School and Up
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An important science skill that needs to be developed is asking significant questions that advance knowledge. This activity helps students to understand the difference between significant and trivial questions.

Objective

Students should be able to distinguish between significant questions that advance knowledge and trivial questions.

Procedure

1. Have the students define significant question and trivial questions in a

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Arctic
About a week
Middle School and Up
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Robert Harris and Dr. Cathy Geiger visit the village of Ft. Yukon to tell the students about the SEDNA project.

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Arctic
Less than 1 period
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Article covering the SEDNA Beaufort Sea Ice PolarTREC expedition.

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Live event from the SEDNA Ice Camp.