IPY/NSTA Web Seminar: Arctic and Antarctic Living Systems LIVE INTERACTIVE YOUR DESKTOP Thursday, January 17, 2008

IPY Summary IPY to st coordinated international effort Focus on meteorology and geophysics Other events in history Jesse James is killed, Twain publishes Huckleberry Finn, Picasso is born, American Red Cross is established by Clara Barton IPY to 1933 Scientifically, still focused on meteorology, scientific process Deliberate choice for one calendar year for IPY Events in history Great Depression, Lindbergh’s son kidnapped, FBI Crime Lab and Radio City Music Hall open, FDR’s first “Fireside Chats”, Construction begins for Golden Gate Bridge IPY 3 = IGY 1957 tp 1958 Interest in ice depths develops Events in history Sputnik launches, “Leave it to Beaver” premieres, Pink Flamingos are manufactured, “The Music Man” opens on Broadway, TANG breakfast crystals first introduced, the Jim Henson company is founded IPY to 2009 Provides two research seasons at each pole Projects >200 People >50,000 Countries >60 First IPY to focus on social issues Next Antarctica Treat Summit occurs during IPY 4

When you are looking for internet resources, you most often use: A. google B. other search engine C. librarian D. textbook links E. it’s a pain via any means so I don’t use the internet

“comfortable” and “familiar” easy to use extensive results but…. best resources often missed

Site Selection Many, many sites - often specialized, and not obviously targeted to classroom use. Need to be a polar expert to select best search terms These sites represent best cumulative pools and best starting points. List is not comprehensive Sites are broader in scope rather than specialized in content Many link to specialty data and information

Selection Criteria Accuracy Reliable, free from error Authority Author is known, credentials available, publisher is reputable Objectivity Information is free of bias, controversial statements represent both sides, no hidden agenda Currency Information is up-to-date, updates are identified Coverage topics are thoroughly and adequately covered; breadth of coverage is sufficient for website’s purpose

I would be most likely to incorporate polar science in which area? A. biomes and habitats B. energy C. weather and climate D. other

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I use the Internet most often for: Lesson Plan Ideas Student Research Personal STEM Learning Youtube, iTunes & recipes

Who knows when the next International Polar Day occurs? Do you know it’s topic? What can you do in your classroom to celebrate IPY or the Polar Days?

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National Science Teachers Association Gerry Wheeler, Executive Director Frank Owens, Associate Executive Director Conferences and Programs Al Byers, Assistant Executive Director e-Learning LIVE INTERACTIVE YOUR DESKTOP NSTA Web Seminars Flavio Mendez, Director Danielle Troiano, Project Coordinator Jeff Layman, Technical Coordinator