Educators on the ice
In this recorded professional learning session Simone Marsters is joined by Doug Walker, Dianne Christenson and Carol Brieseman, all previous recipients of the Prime Minister’s Science Teacher Prize.
Hear from them as they reflect on their time travelling to Antarctica and working alongside scientists on projects such as ice core and platelet sampling and the SWAIS2C.
Have loved this session and am looking forward to looking at the videos and the links from this chat.
Throughout the recording Doug, Dianne and Carol will highlight a range of classroom resources and links to support both primary and secondary teaching and learning programmes.
Watch and learn why the icy continent provides such a powerful context for science learning and beyond.
You can download the video and slideshow presentation.
Educators on the ice
This is an edited recording of the webinar Educators on the ice.
Incredibly fascinating and inspiring. Thank you so much, Doug, Di and Carol! What phenomenal experiences you've had.
Educators on the ice – slideshow
This slideshow, from the Educators on the ice webinar provides additional support for the video tutorial.
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Related content and activity ideas
Carol and Dianne share their experiences in Antarctica and Aotearoa: connected by science.
Check out resources that we’ve made with the help of Carol and Dianne:
Measurements and monitoring in Antarctica – interactive
Managing wastes at Scott Base – article and video
Mount Erebus – extreme habitats – interactive
Tardigrades and rotifers – life on the edge – article and video
Doug spent time working with the SWAIS2C project research and created the activity Investigating the relationship between measured brightness and length of ice cores.
The Hub has extensive resources in the Antarctica topic. Use the filters to narrow your search.
Useful links shared in the webinar
Doug Walker’s YouTube channel hosts a range of videos from camp set up to recordings of wildlife.
The New Zealand Association of Science Educators has several articles. Note that some require membership.
Discover what researchers are learning from the SWAIS2C project using these educational resources. Di also recommended Polar Educators International.
The film Mighty Indeed follows three generations of scientists studying sea ice in a changing climate, and what it will mean for the planet.
Listen to Radio New Zealand’s podcast A land of ice and ambition with science journalist, Dr Claire Concannon.
Learn more about Antarctica New Zealand’s Community Engagement Programme.
Looking for further support? Reach out to the Earth and Space Science Educators of New Zealand.
Acknowledgement
Ngā mihi nui
Thank you to Dianne Christenson, Carol Brieseman and Doug Walker for working so hard to share their learning and to inspire others.
