Solar radiation, albedo, and the natural resources of the polar regions are all part of the newest issue of Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: Energy and the Polar Environment. In this issue, you can:
Learn about the albedo (reflectivity) of Earth’s various surfaces and how increased melting of polar ice caps will affect Earth’s energy balance
Find […]
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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: Issue Seven
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 9:00 am
Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither
Polar News & Notes: September 2008 News Roundup
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 9:00 am
Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither
News from the polar regions in September included more worrisome news for Arctic sea ice, the potential role of permafrost in global warming, and new fossil discoveries in Antarctica. Missed these stories the first time? Read on!
2008 was the second-lowest year in terms of summer Arctic sea ice coverage, a continuation of an accelerated downward […]
Posted in Topics: Antarctica, Arctic, Monthly News Roundup, Polar News & Notes
Polar News & Notes: Meet an Arctic Ambassador
Monday, September 22nd, 2008 9:02 am
Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither
In conjunction with Polar Bears International and in celebration of the Year of the Polar Bear, the Columbus Zoo has selected Elaina Wahl as their Arctic Ambassador. Elaina agreed to share her experiences with Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears and is today’s guest blogger!
Hi, my name is Elaina Wahl, and I’m a junior at Bishop […]
Posted in Topics: Animals, Arctic, Current News, Polar News & Notes
Polar News & Notes: Beyond Penguins Online Chat at Tapped In
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 9:00 am
Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither
This Thursday, September 4, 2008, at 7 p.m. EDT, Beyond Penguins staff will hold an hour-long chat at Tapped In. Tapped In is a web-based learning environment created in 1997 by SRI International to transform teacher professional development (TPD) for professional development providers and educators.
The Tapped In interface is easy to use, with no download needed. […]
Posted in Topics: Cyberzine Issues, Polar News & Notes, Professional Development, Technology, Upcoming Opportunities
Issue Six of Beyond Penguins: Rocks and Minerals
Monday, September 1st, 2008 1:00 am
Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither
Do you want to learn more about rocks, minerals, and what they can teach us about Earth’s past? Have you ever wondered what types of rocks are found in Antarctica? If so, then the September issue of Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears is for you! In Issue 6: Rocks and Minerals, you can:
Learn geology basics […]
Posted in Topics: Antarctica, Cyberzine Issues, Earth and Space Science, Reading, Writing
Polar News & Notes: August 2008 News Roundup
Sunday, August 31st, 2008 1:00 am
Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither
News from the polar regions in August includes alarming news for Arctic sea ice, polar bears, and Greenland’s massive glaciers and insights into Antarctica’s past climate and current response to global climate change. Missed these stories the first time? Read on!
While news early in the month predicted that the 2008 Arctic sea ice minimum would […]
Posted in Topics: Antarctica, Arctic, Monthly News Roundup, Polar News & Notes
Polar News & Notes: Apply to Participate in PolarTREC for 2009-2010
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 12:00 pm
Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither
PolarTREC (Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating) is currently accepting applications. Teachers are invited to submit an application to participate in field research learning experiences during the 2009 (Arctic) or 2009-2010 (Antarctic) field seasons.
Through the PolarTREC program , over 40 K-12 U.S. teachers will spend two to six weeks in the Arctic or Antarctic, working […]
Beyond Penguins Group on Shelfari
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 9:00 am
Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither
You may have noticed our new widget, a Shelfari bookshelf (if not, see the right sidebar). We’ve created a Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears group on Shelfari - a social networking site for book lovers.
Shelfari is a free site that allows you to create your own virtual bookshelf, add books that you’ve read, are currently […]
Posted in Topics: Reading, Technology
Polar News & Notes: Penguins March Into Your Classroom
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 9:00 am
Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither
Would you like to add some real-time data to your penguin unit this year? Thanks to education outreach resources from an Antarctic research team, you can!
Dr. David Ainley studies Adelie penguin populations in Antarctica. His long term research of 30 years has recently shown indication of the penguin populations reacting to climate change. His web […]
Polar News & Notes: Prepare to teach energy with NSTA, Beyond Penguins
Thursday, August 14th, 2008 2:45 pm
Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither
Starting September 30, NSTA will offer a online short course about energy for teachers of grades 3-9. Course participants will meet on five consecutive Tuesday evenings (Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, and 28) to ask questions and have discussions. A course listserv and self-paced completion of course materials round out the experience.
Fees, which include all […]
Posted in Topics: Cyberzine Issues, Physical Science, Polar News & Notes, Professional Development, Upcoming Opportunities
Posted in Topics: Antarctica, Arctic, Cyberzine Issues, Earth and Space Science, Physical Science
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