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TEK TALKS: Traditional Ecological Knowledge Lecture Series

TEK TALKS is a series of webinars that was developed to foster understanding among scientists in regard to working with Indigenous People. View archived lectures and/or sign up for future lectures through the website.

TEK Talks home page.
TEK Talks home page.

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Arctic Connection - Seasonal Migration Edition

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Learn more about seasonal migrations of species around the world. These multidisciplinary hands-on activities focusing on art, observation, movement, and adventure. Resources can be used in formal and informal learning environments. All activities are designed to be possible as at-home/distanced activities.

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* Learners will understand the diverse forms of seasonal migration of animals.
* Learners will make connections

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Arctic Connection - June Solstice Edition

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Learn more about the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere through these multidisciplinary hands-on activities focusing on art, observation, outdoor engineering, movement, and adventure. Resources can be used in formal and informal learning environments.

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* Learners will understand the astronomical phenomenon of solstice.
* Learners identify the differences in how solstice impacts their local, sub-arctic

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Rutgers Prof to Climb Alps for Climate Change Study on Glaciers

Article about Dr. Lauren Neitzke Adamo, co-director of the Rutgers University Geology Museum, and her upcoming expedition through PolarTREC, in the Swiss Alps to study the impact on glacier melting.

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Summer break means Arctic adventure for St. Johns County Teacher

Local news reporter from St. Augustine Record visits PolarTREC teacher Steve Kirsche and discusses his upcoming trip to Summit Station, Greenland.

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Lourdes teacher chosen for NASA research in Arctic

Feature article on teacher Kelly McCarthy's selection for the PolarTREC program with NASA's Operation IceBridge.

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The Science of Climate Change Mini Exhibit

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This mini exhibit explores the science behind climate change and introduces current climate change research to the public. Panels cover the topics of changing climate, ocean acidification and sea level rise, giving examples of how data is collected and current research in these fields. The exhibit also provides websites for further exploring climate change impacts.

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Lecture brings the Arctic to Ipswich

Article written by 8th grader, Emma Jacklin, describing Dr. Briner's visit to Ipswich Middle School and her reactions to his presentation.

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Follow the Polar Expedition! A Student Activity Booklet

Follow the Polar Expedition is a booklet designed for students to help them learn about the 2012 Chukchi Sea Offshort Monitoring in the Drilling Area (COMIDA) Hanna Shoal Ecosystem Study with PolarTREC teacher Deanna Wheeler. The expedition is August 5-25, 2012, aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter.

The booklet has terms used on the ship as well as several activities

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Arctic Stories

As the homepage of the website describes, "The beauty of the Arctic, its precious and fragile nature, its critical role in maintaining a stable climate for the planet, and the rapid rate of change that is occurring there must all be conveyed to the general public. Here, through digital story telling, we put a human face on science, life, societies

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