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The Science of Climate Change Mini Exhibit

Overview

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.

Objectives

The

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Arctic
n/a
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Scientific Poster Puzzle Dissection: Bowhead Whale

Overview

Students complete a physical puzzle based on a scientific poster about Bowhead Whales. Students then research the content of the poster and present their findings.

Objective

To familiarize students with: * the scientific method * real polar scientific posters * real polar scientific research * real polar scientific terminology * real polar scientific technology * real polar

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Arctic
Less than 1 period
Middle School and Up
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Technology Enhances KWL

Overview

I, Elizabeth Eubanks PolarTREC teacher 2008 – Arctic Tundra Dynamics created this lesson to introduce my students to utilizing technology to document and share what they know, want to know and have learned about polar studies and environments.

Objective

The objective of this lesson is for students to utilize recording devices (audio with or without video) and

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Arctic
n/a
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Who Is the Best Forecaster?

Overview

Students will undertake a long term project to evaluate the effectiveness of different local forecasters, match the forecast with the actual weather and analyze which forecaster is best.

Objective

Students will compare the accuracy of different weather forecasts. Students will compile and analyze their own data gaining a better understanding of the challenges involved in weather forecasting

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Arctic
More than a week
Middle School and Up
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Who Are These People?

Overview

This activity is designed to make a connection between a group of scientists and the students.

Objective

Students will learn that scientists are people too.

Preparation

The teacher will need to contact a group of scientists to make sure they would like to participate in the project and to explain to them the goals of the

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Arctic
Less than a week
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Polar Scientists: Polar Science

Overview

Elizabeth Eubanks PolarTREC teacher 2008 – Arctic Tundra Dynamics created this lesson to introduce her students to a wide variety of polar scientists and their research. Students will use the PolarTREC and other websites to learn about the various research projects that are going on at the poles. After students have tracked 10 polar scientists they are then

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Arctic
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