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Chlorophyll Conundrum: Can factors affect chlorophyll levels in plankton samples?

Overview

This lesson incorporates techniques and experimental designs used by researchers during the Southern Ocean Diatoms PolarTREC expedition and during post-expedition laboratory analysis. This guided inquiry lesson provides students the opportunity to explore photosynthesis and primary productivity using techniques to measure chlorophyll levels.

Objectives

SWBAT:
1. Use models to predict chlorophyll levels in the global oceans
2. Identify

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Antarctic
More than a week
High school and Up
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Reeling in CTD Data

Understanding Physical and Chemical Parameters of Ocean Water Using CTD Profiles

Overview


A focus of the PolarTREC Southern Ocean Diatoms expedition was to collect water samples and physical profile data using oceanographic technology. Oceanographers rely on the real-time data transferred from the water column to the ship-based computers using a CTD sensor. The CTD measures conductivity (salinity), temperature and depth

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Antarctic
About 1 period
Middle School and Up
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The Incredible Shrinking Cup

Overview

Students decorate polysterene cups later to be submerged in the ocean. Subsequent activities have students consider the effects of water pressure and depth with respect to their cups.

Objective

Students will determine mass and volume of a styrofoam cup. They will calculate the density and research the depth of the Bering, Beaufort and Chukchi Seas. They will

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Arctic
Less than a week
Middle School and Up
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Polar Projects

Overview

Students chose a research project, from one of seven suggested projects, to complete in class with a partner. Upon completion they will present their information to the class.

Objectives

Students will present a scientifically accurate project on a topic related to the PolarTREC Winter Sampling expedition.

Lesson Preparation

Introduce students to the PolarTREC website. Any expedition could be selected

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Arctic
More than a week
Middle School and Up
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Chantelle Rose - Back from the Arctic

Tara Hastings, WDTN Meteorologist visited Graham High School to talk with PolarTREC teacher Chantelle Rose about her Winter Sampling expedition. A video interview will remain as an external link to WDTN webpage.

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Arctic
All Aged
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Chantelle Rose on Dayton Fox 45

PolarTREC teacher, Chantelle Rose made a follow-up Guest appearance on the Dayton Fox 45 Morning Show to discuss the Winter Sampling expedition.

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Arctic
High school and Up
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Miami Valley Teacher Heads to the Arctic

PolarTREC Teacher Chantelle Rose is featured in this WDTN Channel 2 News Story before her departure on the USCG Cutter Healy for her Winter Sampling Expedition.

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Arctic
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Ohio Teacher Explores Arctic Onboard Icebreaker - Video

Video of PolarTREC teacher Chantelle Rose and the Winter Sampling Expedition aboard USCG Cutter Healy as aired on Anchorage KTUU Channel 2 TV.

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Arctic
Less than 1 period
All Aged
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Graham Teacher on Expedition in the Arctic - Part Three

PolarTREC teacher Chantelle Rose wrote a guest column for the The Urbana Daily Citizen. This is the third in a series of guest columns planned to cover the local teacher's trip to the Arctic.

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Arctic
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Graham Teacher on Expedition in Arctic - Part Two

PolarTREC teacher Chantelle Rose wrote a guest column for the The Urbana Daily Citizen. This is the second in a series of guest columns planned to cover the local teacher's trip to the Arctic.

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Arctic
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