This 1 hour event is for educators interested in learning more on natural methane cycling, terrestrial methane studies in the polar regions, and Mr. Friedman's work with microbial electrochemical technologies. This event is part of the CISE online professional development course.
The students' task is to produce a brochure for both the Arctic and the Antarctic. These brochures will be used by the representatives of "Here We Go Travel" to advertise the virtues of traveling to both polar regions. The students will produce a 45 second radio spot that they will write and record as part of their overall
PolarTREC Teacher, Mark McKay, heads to the Bering Sea to participate in a research cruise with Dr. Ray Sambrotto. Read the article here or download the PDF (right).
This underwater movie shows the ROV or Remotely Operated Vehicle, SCINI (Submersible Capable of Under Ice Navigation and Imaging) working under the ice in Antarctica.
The NOAA Teacher at Sea Program sends teachers out to sea on Coast Guard ships. They have published several children's books about the teachers' adventures. The books include basic information about the ships, oceanography, climate, and the environment. Each book has a glossary and is illustrated with beautiful pictures. You can download a pdf copy to use right now and