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Arctic Connection - Seasonal Migration Edition

Overview

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.

Objectives

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

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Arctic Connection - June Solstice Edition

Overview

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.

Objectives

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

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Alaskan Arctic Field Work

The work of professor Bryon Crump, graduate student Natasha Christman, and PolarTREC teacher David Walker is highlighted in the weekly newsletter of the Oregon State University College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (On the Horizon).

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PolarConnect event with Katie Gavenus on the MOSAiC Expedition

Live event on 14 October 2019 with PolarTREC educator Katie Gavenus aboard the Russian R/V Federov as part of the MOSAiC Expedition. Katie spoke with and answered questions from students at Brevig Mission school in Alaska.

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Antarctic Mini-Exhibit at the Pink Palace Museum

PolarTREC alumni Alex Eilers created this mini-exhibit about Antarctica for the Pink Palace Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. The exhibit highlights a variety of topics as well as Ms. Eilers personal experiences in Antarctica. Topics explored include: dressing for the cold Antarctic climate, research on the Weddell seal, the history of human exploration in Antarctica, and extreme facts about the coldest

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Motion capture: Scientists track seals through winter to learn about ecology and oceanography

This article describes the work of a team of scientists using the latest in satellite tag technology to track the movements of the Weddell seal over the Antarctic winter. The project hopes to learn more about the animals as well as the ocean environment in which they swim.

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Field Notes: Dan Costa in Antarctica

Excellent interview and accompanying video about studies of Weddell seals in Antarctic. UC Santa Cruz marine biologist Dan Costa travels to Antarctica to study the winter foraging ecology of Weddell seals through the use of sophisticated satellite tags and physical examinations. Video footage and an interview with participants has been included here.

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Interview on Spotlight 92- WUMR

Interview with PolarTREC teacher Alex Eilers and Dr. Jennifer Burns' expedition studying Weddell seals in the Ross Sea.

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Pink Palace Museum staffer reports on Antarctic research project

Article about PolarTREC teacher Alex Eilers’ expedition to study Weddell seals in the Ross Sea.

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Sealed Away- Memphis Flyer

Article about PolarTREC teacher Alex Eilers’ expedition to study Weddell seals in the Ross Sea.

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