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Across the Arctic, Teachers Experience
Field Research
Across the Arctic, Teachers Experience
Field Research
Janet WarburtonArctic Research Consortium of the U.S.
Steve MarshallKing’s Fork High School
Dennis DarbyOld Dominion University
Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline
What is ARCUS? What is TREC? Components of TREC Why TREC?
What is ARCUS? What is TREC? Components of TREC Why TREC?
What is ARCUS?What is ARCUS?
http://www.arcus.org
Advancing understanding of the Arctic and sharing knowledge through
planning, coordination, and outreach.
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What is TREC?What is TREC?A professional development experience for K-12
teachers in which they participate in Arctic research by being paired with researchers.
A professional development experience for K-12 teachers in which they participate in Arctic research by being paired with researchers.
Main Components of TRECMain Components of TREC Arctic Field Research Experience Classroom & Public Connections Professional Development Ongoing Support Network
Arctic Field Research Experience Classroom & Public Connections Professional Development Ongoing Support Network
Arctic Field ResearchArctic Field Research
In two years: 18 teachers 15 Arctic sites 1 Antarctica site 18 live events 2830 website
posts
In two years: 18 teachers 15 Arctic sites 1 Antarctica site 18 live events 2830 website
posts
2004-2005 Expeditions
Arctic Field ResearchArctic Field Research
The Arctic is a dynamic laboratory
Research locations - all across the Arctic
Cutting-edge science Inquiry-based learning
The Arctic is a dynamic laboratory
Research locations - all across the Arctic
Cutting-edge science Inquiry-based learning
Classroom & Public ConnectionsClassroom & Public Connections
TREC website, online journaling, photo gallery, live calls and presentations from the field connect teachers & researchers with classrooms and the broader public
TREC website, online journaling, photo gallery, live calls and presentations from the field connect teachers & researchers with classrooms and the broader public
Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development Subject matter -- teachers immersed in scientific
content through integration into arctic research Pedagogical practices -- teachers and researchers
working to bring science into classroom Professional and teaching standards -- online
“reflection tool” in development, focuses on meeting standards
Subject matter -- teachers immersed in scientific content through integration into arctic research
Pedagogical practices -- teachers and researchers working to bring science into classroom
Professional and teaching standards -- online “reflection tool” in development, focuses on meeting standards
Sustained Community & SupportSustained Community & Support
Post-field calls & webinars
e-mail listserv CARE Network Sharing
curriculum & resources
Ongoing collaborations
Post-field calls & webinars
e-mail listserv CARE Network Sharing
curriculum & resources
Ongoing collaborations
What TREC Means…What TREC Means…For the Researcher:
An outlet for reaching the public
An extra “hand” in the field
Real connections to the education community and classrooms
A view of public education A chance to share their
personal enthusiasm and passion, for the job, science,and the arctic
For the Researcher: An outlet for reaching the
public An extra “hand” in the
field Real connections to the
education community and classrooms
A view of public education A chance to share their
personal enthusiasm and passion, for the job, science,and the arctic
What TREC Means…What TREC Means…For Students and the
Public Conveys the research
experience to a broad audience
Real-Time interactions with researchers and the teacher
Real Science - not “Science-Fiction”
We aren’t in Kansas Anymore! Global connections
For Students and the Public Conveys the research
experience to a broad audience
Real-Time interactions with researchers and the teacher
Real Science - not “Science-Fiction”
We aren’t in Kansas Anymore! Global connections
What TREC Means for Teachers…
Professional Development
First-hand “Real Science” Experiences
Bringing it to the Classrooms
Professional Development
First-hand “Real Science” Experiences
Bringing it to the Classrooms
Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development
Working with researchers Working with teachers Staff-development Days
Working with researchers Working with teachers Staff-development Days
First-hand “Real Science” Experiences
First-hand “Real Science” Experiences
Motivates and excites the teacher Motivates and excites the student
Motivates and excites the teacher Motivates and excites the student
But most importantly….But most importantly….
Bringing science to the classroom, and making it “real”
Students get really excited when they learn they’re working with “real” research and samples from unusual places. Here are some of the results…
Bringing science to the classroom, and making it “real”
Students get really excited when they learn they’re working with “real” research and samples from unusual places. Here are some of the results…
SCIENCE….SCIENCE….
……We get messy with it.We get messy with it.……We get messy with it.We get messy with it.
SCIENCE….SCIENCE….
……We get accurate with it.We get accurate with it.……We get accurate with it.We get accurate with it.
SCIENCE….SCIENCE….
……We get serious with it.We get serious with it.……We get serious with it.We get serious with it.
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for the full arctic experience!!
SCIENCE….SCIENCE….
……We LOVE it!!We LOVE it!!……We LOVE it!!We LOVE it!!
More questions?Contact Janet Warburton warburton@arcus.org
907-474-1600
DEADLINES For 2006 TREC!Teacher Applications Due December 9.
Researcher Submission of Interest Forms Due December 19.
More questions?Contact Janet Warburton warburton@arcus.org
907-474-1600
DEADLINES For 2006 TREC!Teacher Applications Due December 9.
Researcher Submission of Interest Forms Due December 19.
Thank You!Visit http://www.arcus.org/trec
Thank You!Visit http://www.arcus.org/trec