Entries by Kristin Hunter-Thomson

SST, PAR, chlorophyll, sea ice…oh my! – a story behind a teacher-scientist partnership

We interviewed Matt Fichter, a Palmer LTER RET, and Nicole Waite to hear a bit more about their teacher-scientist partnership as they developed a data-focused lesson plan for middle school earth and space science class during the summer of 2016. The Data Nugget: Now you SEA me… now you don’t Explore multiple variables to answer… Continue Reading SST, PAR, chlorophyll, sea ice…oh my! – a story behind a teacher-scientist partnership

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Bringing Whale DNA to High School Students – story of the teacher-scientist partnership

We interviewed Alexis Custer, a Palmer LTER RET, and Logan Pallin to hear a bit more about their teacher-scientist partnership as they developed a data-focused lesson plan for high school biology during the summer of 2016. The Data Nugget: When Whale I Sea You Again? Explore molecular techniques to answer ecological questions while diving into… Continue Reading Bringing Whale DNA to High School Students – story of the teacher-scientist partnership

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Talking about the Sci-I Project with the U.S. Secretary of Education

Pam Gildersleeve-Hernandez, Superintendent/Principal at San Antonio Elementary School, traveled from southern Monterey County, CA to Washington D.C. to talk with the U.S. Secretary of Education, Dr. John King, in late October. As one of thirteen educators from throughout the nation with such an opportunity, Ms. Gildersleeve-Hernandez included highlights of the collaborations her students are forging… Continue Reading Talking about the Sci-I Project with the U.S. Secretary of Education

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Polar-ICE Sci-I Project 2017-18 Cohort Resources

The Polar-ICE Sci-I Project 2017-18 cohort included a fantastic group of 19 middle and early high school educators from New Jersey, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado, Utah, and central California. Below is information about participating educators, project resources, evaluation resources, workshop activities, and media coverage with respect to the Sci-I Project 2017-18. Additional information for participating educators could… Continue Reading Polar-ICE Sci-I Project 2017-18 Cohort Resources

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What is the Bigger Picture? – Scientist-Teacher Partnerships

It all started in 2003 after spending a week listening to teachers tell us what they would want in an ideal professional development workshop… connecting with researchers – to meet them and hear their stories both professional and personal – was high on the list. Another request was to have the time to work with… Continue Reading What is the Bigger Picture? – Scientist-Teacher Partnerships

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Polar-ICE/MBARI EARTH Workshop 2016 – A huge success!

The Polar-ICE/MBARI EARTH Workshop was a huge success! Twenty phenomenal elementary through high school educators from around the US gathered in New Brunswick, NJ for a week of polar science. We spent a week deep in polar science, real data, field trips, and merriment as a group. An inspiring week spent thinking about how to… Continue Reading Polar-ICE/MBARI EARTH Workshop 2016 – A huge success!

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Polar-ICE Sci-I Project 2016-17 Cohort Resources

The Polar-ICE Sci-I Project 2016-17 cohort included a fantastic group of 21 middle and early high school educators from New Jersey and central California. Below is information about participating educators, project resources, workshop activities, and media coverage with respect to the the Sci-I Project 2016-17 cohort. Additional information for participating educators could be found in the… Continue Reading Polar-ICE Sci-I Project 2016-17 Cohort Resources

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Ocean Sciences Meeting – Educator Workshop with Polar-ICE Science Communication Series

The Polar-ICE hosted it’s first compendium Educator Workshop in conjunction with the Polar-ICE Science Communication Series workshop held prior to the 2016 Ocean Sciences Meeting in New Orleans, LA. Educators from throughout the country spent the morning and early afternoon diving into polar science, data, and discussions of how best to illuminate the authentic process… Continue Reading Ocean Sciences Meeting – Educator Workshop with Polar-ICE Science Communication Series

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Where does water move and how do we know?

Polar-ICE launched their initial Polar Data Story with the assistance of scientists Dr. Josh Kohut and Laura Palamara. Check out Data Story #1: Oceanic Features: Where, When, What impact to animals? to explore how water moves at the surface around Palmer Research Station and how that may impact all levels of the Antarctic food web.

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