ERIC Number: EJ813421
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Oct
Pages: 4
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ISSN: ISSN-0887-2376
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Networking Antarctic Research Discoveries to a Science Classroom
Podoll, Andrew; Olson, Barry; Montplaisir, Lisa; Schwert, Donald; McVicar, Kim; Comez, Dogan; Martin, William
Science Scope, v32 n2 p30-33 Oct 2008
In 2006, a unique scenario transported eighth-grade Earth science students from the classroom into the cold, dry, pristine surroundings of Antarctica. The mission was to expose the students to hands-on science using satellite telephones, Contact 3.0 software, and some very creative improvisation. In addition, a detailed, well-illustrated blog allowed students to follow along interactively with a research team from the local university conducting research in the western Dry Valleys of the Transantarctic Mountains. Two explicit goals of the project were to (1) promote inquiry-based learning in the classroom and (2) enhance creative thinking and problem-solving skills in the classroom. (Contains 1 figure and 2 online resources.)
Descriptors: Web Sites, Inquiry, Hands on Science, Earth Science, Active Learning, Creative Thinking, Science Instruction, Grade 8, Partnerships in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Program Effectiveness, Educational Research, Educational Environment
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Antarctica
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