These eco- systems are the most sensitive when you search for the first hints of climate change. Scientists from many countries are working in the Arctic and Antarctic reagion to explore animals and their behaviour. In the Arctic they are additionally interested in peoples' lifes and their cultural traditions.
What is the
main difference between the Arctic and Antarctic region? What do scientists do
to explore the Arctic region? What material do you carry to the Arctic to do
your explorations? Do animals and people live there?
These are
only a few questions my 8th graders could ask 19 years old Oliver
Milroy from the Plymstock School in Devon who is working at the education
department of the ETE. The “Education through Expeditions” (ETE) project
belongs to the University of Plymouth. During
the Skype meeting straight after the session with Mrs Pennycook they got a view
into the exploring work of this UK scientist team. He is the youngest member of
the UK Arctic exploration team.
Thanks to
Oli Milroy doing a wonderful job this morning.
Finally the
students learned a lot about the Arctic and Antarctic area, differences and
similarities, how the climate change impacts these sensitive eco- systems. Next
to this they now know what it means to be a natural scientist and how their
work looks like.
You are going in to uncharted Skype territory...The Arctic! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing experience! I'm sure your students will always remember it.
ReplyDeleteThat was such an inspiring activity for them. I have tried german learning skype at http://preply.com/en/german-by-skype so I can relate a bit to them but I think your students are luckier than me.
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