Free NSTA/NSDL Web Seminar Integrates Polar Geography, Literacy Skills

Polar geography is the subject of a free web seminar scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 6:30-8 p.m., EST.

This is the first in a series titled Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: Integrating Science and Literacy for the K-5 Classroom. The seminars are an interactive, professional learning experience sponsored by the National Science Digital Library and the National Science Teachers Association. To participate and learn more about the seminar program, register at the NSTA web site.

The two presenters are writers for the new cyberzine Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears. Jessica Fries-Gaither, formerly a teacher in Alaska, is an elementary resource specialist with Ohio State University. Carol Landis is the education coordinator for the Byrd Polar Research Center. She came to this post from a career as a science teacher. They will show how to integrate reading, writing, and science skills while examining the unique geography of the Arctic and Antarctica.

Reserve your place as soon as possible so you will be assured of participating in the live seminar.