The National Ice Center reported last week that a passageway opened up due to retreating sea ice in the Arctic Ocean, rendering an open ring of potentially navigable ocean around the Arctic ice cap. According to the National Ice Center, “This is the first recorded occurrence of the Northwest Passage and Northern Sea Route both […]
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Sea Ice Retreating in the Arctic Leading to Open Waters
Thursday, September 11th, 2008 6:41 pm
Written by: Robert Payo
Beyond Penguins Web Seminars This Fall
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 11:29 am
Written by: Robert Payo
Get a more in-depth view of content and literacy strategies from Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears and interact online with our presenters and other educators across the country!
The National Science Digital Library is starting up its professional development series of free web seminars for educators in partnership with the National Science Teachers Association again on […]
Posted in Topics: Science
Global Warming and Journalistic Whiplash
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 2:33 pm
Written by: Robert Payo
New York Times journalist Andrew Revkin recently wrote an interesting article about the ongoing tension between journalistic and scientific reporting of research, specifically addressing issues related to global warming and other “hot topics” in the news. With such attention given to these issues that lend themselves to alluring headlines and controversial discussions, Revkin […]
Posted in Topics: Science
Beyond Penguins NSTA/NSDL Web Seminar: May 27th
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 7:20 am
Written by: Robert Payo
The National Science Teachers Association in partnership with the National Science Digital Library (NSDL) are showcasing the Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears magazine in the next free web seminar in the NSDL series:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears Series
Integrating Science and Literacy for the K-5 Classroom
Seminar 1: Polar Geography
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
6:30pm-8:00pm Eastern Time
NSTA Web Seminars […]
Posted in Topics: Classroom connections, Education, Lesssons and activities, Professional Development, Science
Antarctic Temperatures Lower in Contrast to Climate Change Computer Models
Friday, May 9th, 2008 1:53 pm
Written by: Robert Payo
In a recent paper published by researchers at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, scientists report that computer models of climate change specific to the Antarctic may not be as accurate as they were originally believed. Computer models based on data of Earth’s climate help scientists make predictions of climate change over time. From these […]
Posted in Topics: Antarctica, Current News, Earth and Space Science, Polar News & Notes, Science, Scientists in the field
Posted in Topics: Arctic, Current News, Polar News & Notes, Science
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