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The International Arctic Buoy Programme (IABP) Float Your Boat team invites polar educators to participate in the Float Your Boat project during the upcoming school year with learners of all ages in both formal and non-formal settings.
Float Your Boat is a project for community members and students to learn about the Arctic Ocean – its' circulation, sea-ice cover, and how it’s changing.
Anyone interested in launching a wooden boat and participating in the program, complete the Wooden Boat Request Form. Details will follow on how to get started.
Deadline: August 1st, 2023 (for the first round of shipments in September).
Arctic Spotlight
Arctic Ground Squirrel Studies
In the Arctic, bright summers and dark winters are a fact of life and can lead humans to rely on clocks and routines to tell them when to eat or sleep, but how do animals function under these conditions? Circadian rhythms refer to the "internal body clock" that regulates the approximately 24-hour cycle of biological processes in animals and plants. Rhythms in body temperature, brain wave activity, hormone production, and other biological activities are linked to this 24-hour cycle.
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Are you intrigued about the Arctic or Antarctica? Something is always happening in polar regions. Whether you're an educator, student, researcher, or community member, stay informed!
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For over 25 years, ARCUS has been fostering enthusiasm and awareness about the polar regions by engaging students in Arctic research; providing professional training opportunities for formal and informal educators to work with Arctic researchers; producing and championing efforts to produce culturally responsive curriculum about the Arctic; and developing community and citizen science partnerships.
Reach out to us for your Arctic education and outreach needs! Consult us on proposal activities, connecting with Arctic communities, teachers, and students; developing broader impact statements; creating education-focused workshops, and writing curriculum, to name just a few!
PolarTREC
PolarTREC, funded through 2023, provides professional development opportunities for educators to participate in hands-on field research experiences in the Arctic and Antarctic. The program aims to advance science education by providing educators with the resources, tools, and knowledge necessary to teach STEM subjects creatively and engagingly. By engaging in field research experiences, educators gain a deep understanding of the scientific process and develop strategies to integrate this knowledge into their teaching practices. The website offers information about the program. Educators can explore the various research expeditions, read about the research, and find a wealth of lessons and multimedia for integrating polar regions into different learning settings.
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The Arctic in the Classroom
The Arctic in the Classroom program aims to promote understanding of the Arctic region by bringing together scientists, educators, and communities. The program supports collaboration between these groups by using best practices in citizen science projects and community-based monitoring. It helps to increase knowledge of the unique natural landscapes, ecosystems, and people of the Arctic. These collaborations are essential to supporting Arctic education and promoting student engagement with STEM subjects.
Community and Citizen Science in the Far North
Community and Citizen Science in the Far North is an important initiative that recognizes the need to involve and engage local communities in scientific research in the Arctic region. This type of engagement is crucial for promoting more inclusive and collaborative approaches to research that can help address important environmental and social issues facing the Far North. One of the key challenges in promoting community and citizen science in the Far North is the lack of specific resources and knowledge about this type of research in the Arctic context. By providing opportunities for networking and knowledge sharing among practitioners, the Community and Citizen Science in the Far North initiative can help address this gap and support the growth of this important field.
Polar Media Archive
The ARCUS Polar Media Archive is a valuable resource for anyone in need of visual content related to the polar regions. It is a collection of over 23,000 photos collected for various purposes and shared through the Internet. The contents are searchable, and all content includes a description and the necessary credits.
