Rick Holt, a 2008 Iditarod finisher, near Finger Lake. Photo courtesy of John Concilus.
It’s that time again – the 37th annual Iditarod Sled Dog Race across Alaska will begin at 10 am, March 7, 2009. This ceremonial start is in downtown Anchorage, with the competitive start (or “restart”) scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2009 in […]
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Join Schools Across the Country in the Iditarod
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 11:21 am
Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither
Issue 11: Arctic and Antarctic Birds
Sunday, February 1st, 2009 1:00 am
Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither
The February issue of the Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears cyberzine is now available!
Arctic and Antarctic Birds was co-produced with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. This partnership allows us to bring you exciting and engaging ideas for incorporating birds into a life sciences unit.
Do you want to know more about birds and their adaptations? This […]
Posted in Topics: Animals, Antarctica, Arctic, Cyberzine Issues, Life Science, Mathematics, Reading, Science, Technology, Writing
Integrating Informational Text and Science Through the Polar Regions
Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 9:00 am
Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither
Jessica Fries-Gaither will present “Integrating Informational Text and Science Through the Polar Regions” on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at the International Reading Association’s Regional Conference in Nashville, TN. The presentation be be held at 9 a.m. in room 102 of the Nashville Convention Center. We hope you’ll be able to attend!
If you can’t attend the […]
Posted in Topics: Presentations, Professional Development, Reading, Writing
Energy Sources of the Polar Regions
Friday, December 5th, 2008 9:00 am
Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither
Jessica Fries-Gaither will present the workshop “Energy Sources of the Polar Regions” on Saturday, December 6 at the National Science Teachers Association regional conference in Cincinnati, OH. The workshop is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. in Room 211 of the Duke Energy Center. We hope you’ll join us for an interactive session exploring lessons and activities […]
Posted in Topics: Antarctica, Arctic, Cyberzine Issues, Earth and Space Science, Presentations, Reading, Science, Writing, social studies
Issue 9: Earth’s Changing Surface
Monday, December 1st, 2008 1:00 am
Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither
Did you know that Antarctica is home to the world’s southermost active volcano? Do you teach about the forces that change Earth’s surface: wind, water, and ice? If so, you’ll want to check out the latest issue of the Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears cyberzine!
In the December 2008 issue, Earth’s Changing Surface, you can explore […]
Posted in Topics: Antarctica, Arctic, Cyberzine Issues, Earth and Space Science, Reading, Science, Writing
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears Issue 8: Polar Festivals
Saturday, November 1st, 2008 1:00 am
Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither
Looking for an exciting way to incorporate polar science into your curriculum? A polar festival might just be your answer! Festivals are flexible, informal learning events that engage students as they learn science through hands-on activity. A festival might be a daylong event for the entire school, or a special family science night.
Our latest issue […]
Posted in Topics: Cyberzine Issues, International Polar Year, Science, Writing
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: 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 […]
Issue Five of Beyond Penguins: Water, Ice, and Snow
Friday, August 1st, 2008 1:00 am
Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither
A new issue of the Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears magazine is ready to view! Issue Five, Water, Ice, and Snow, uses the polar regions to better understand the water cycle as well as states and changes of matter. As always, the issue includes:
Science and Literacy content knowledge
Misconceptions and assessment tools
Expository articles and differentiated text […]
Posted in Topics: Cyberzine Issues, Physical Science, Reading, Science, Writing
Issue Four Highlights: Integrating Across the Curriculum
Monday, June 23rd, 2008 9:00 am
Written by: Jessica Fries-Gaither
Interested in extending your science and literacy lessons into other content areas? Check out the Across the Curriculum department of Issue 4 of Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears - Weather and Climate: From Home to the Poles!
In this issue:
Discover free podcasts on climate and climate change from the NSDL on iTunes U collection.
Learn how weather […]
Posted in Topics: Classroom connections, Cyberzine Issues, Earth and Space Science, Ezine Departments, Reading, Science, Writing
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