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Creating 3-D Models of Neutrino Detectors

Overview

Students will learn about the difference between the methods of neutrino detection – optical versus radio. This will then allow them to understand why the relative size of the detectors is so different. Students will also engage in a hands-on activity to understand scale through creating models of the two detectors.

Objectives

Students can understand the scale size of

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Antarctic
High school and Up
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Using Citizen Science to Understand Subatomic Particle Interactions

Overview

Students will conduct citizen science to better understand the importance of subatomic particles in relationship to astrophysical events.

Objectives

  • Students will be able to articulate their understanding of the importance of citizen science.
  • Students can explain how subatomic particles can be used to understand astrophysical events.

Lesson Preparation

Ensure that every student (or student pair) has access

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Antarctic
High school and Up
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STEM Experience Report - Lesley Anderson

Introduction

PolarTREC, the teacher-research program run through ARCUS (Arctic Research Consortium of the United States) and the National Science Foundation is a transformative, inspirational, and highly valuable experience for science teachers. Being provided with the opportunity to engage in authentic scientific practices allows teachers to enrich their own classroom activities and inspires the next generation of young scientists to

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Antarctic
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KSON Radio Interview

Lesley Anderson was connected with local California radio station KSON before and during her trip to South Pole, Antarctica as part of the PolarTREC program.

1. KSON Radio Station hosts a live interview with Lesley Anderson at the food fund in Bonita, CA.:
http://www.kson.com/media/audio-channel/john-and-tammys-food-fund-frida…

2. Article in John & Tammy Blog (see downloadable article).

3. Facebook post during her stay

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Antarctic
n/a
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Teachings from the South Pole

The Star News, a Chula Vista newspaper interviews Lesley Anderson about her experience studying neutrinos at the South Pole and her plans to bring the research back into her classroom.

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Antarctica Day Celebration with Lesley Anderson

2017 Antarctica Day celebration with PolarTREC teacher Lesley Anderson speaking from the South Pole, and researcher Dr. Jim Madsen discussing the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the Askaryan Radio Array. This event was held on 4 December 2017.

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  • CO2 and pH Studies of the Arctic Ocean (1)
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  • Early Spring Plankton and Benthos (1)
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