Professional Development in the Arctic/Antarctica

Link to more information:

http://www.polartrec.com

PolarTREC (Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating) is currently accepting applications from teachers for teacher research experiences during the 2010 (Arctic) or 2010-2011 (Antarctic) field seasons. More information and application forms are available at: http://www.polartrec.com.

Teacher Application Deadline: Monday, 5 October 2009

An informational webinar was conducted on Tuesday, 8 September 2009. For more information about the program, please access the archive at: http://www.polartrec.com/archives/10478

More information about PolarTREC, including program goals, requirements, expectations, and frequently asked questions, is available at: http://www.polartrec.com

Upcoming events

Astronomical Society of the Pacific Meeting

07/31/2010 - 08/04/2010

Radiation Storm vs. Magnetic Shield: Superheroes of Magnetism and Space Weather Education

08/03/2010 - 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Windows to the Universe at NESTA: Open for Business!

08/03/2010 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Activities Helping Students Explore the Science of Climate and Ways to Take Action for the Health of the Planet

08/04/2010 - 10:00am - 11:00am

2010 The Meeting of the Americas

08/08/2010 - 08/12/2010

Teachers Have Opportunity to Learn about Puget Sound Estuaries and Marine Life

08/10/2010 - 08/12/2010

Learning Ocean Science through Ocean Exploration Curriculum Part II of II

08/14/2010 - 8:30am - 3:30pm

Hot topics

Oil Spill Update

The National Wildlife Federation has developed a site on the BP oil spill for teachers that we may want to consider linking to sooner than our normal process. It includes a section of questions and answers on what kids are asking about the spill.

Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico

The recent tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico is one that everyone including our students is embracing. Visit this link to keep on top of this disaster as it unfolds and hopefully ends soon.
http://wsre.org/OilSpill/teachers-students-kids.asp

Icelandic Volcano Erupts!

Eyjafjallajokull, a stratovolcano in Iceland is still erupting, spewing volcanic ash that is spreading across Europe and has grounded most airline flights in Europe.

Earth and Space Science Today

Now you can easily access information on topics that highlight our active Earth. Learn all about the latest earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, severe weather, wildfires, tides and currents, droughts, a calendar fo solar and lunar eclipses, and daily streamflow information.