Now Accepting Applications
PolarTREC Teachers 2011-2012
Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating
Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S.
Teacher Application Deadline: Friday, 1 October 2010
For further information, please contact PolarTREC at:
Email: info [at] polartrec.com
Phone: 907-474-1600
Apply at the PolarTREC website:
http://www.polartrec.com/teachers/application
PolarTREC (Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating) is
currently accepting applications from teachers for the fifth year of
teacher research experiences. Teachers are invited to submit an
application to participate in field research learning experiences during
the 2011 (usually Arctic) or 2011-2012 (usually Antarctic) field
seasons.
More information and application forms are available at:
http://www.polartrec.com/teachers/application.
ABOUT PolarTREC:
PolarTREC - a program of the Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S.
(ARCUS) and funded by the National Science Foundation - pairs K-12
teachers with researchers for professional development through teacher
research experiences in the polar regions. The program integrates
research and education to produce a legacy of long-term
teacher-researcher collaborations, improved teacher content knowledge,
and broad public interest and engagement in polar science.
Through PolarTREC, teachers will spend two to six weeks in the Arctic or
Antarctic, working closely with researchers in the field as an integral
part of the science team. PolarTREC teachers and researchers will be
matched based on similar goals and interests, and teachers will be
trained to meet the program requirements prior to the field season.
While in the field, teachers and researchers will communicate
extensively with their colleagues, communities, and students of all ages
across the globe, using a variety of tools including satellite phones,
online journals, photos and other multimedia, and web-based seminars.
Teachers and research projects will be selected and matched to fill the
approximately 12 openings available. All major expenses associated with
teacher participation in PolarTREC field experiences are covered by the
program, including transportation to and from the field site, food,
lodging, and substitute teacher costs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Teacher Application Deadline: Friday, 1 October 2010.
POLARTREC INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR
Interested teachers are encouraged to participate in a PolarTREC
informational webinar (web conference), scheduled for Thursday, 9
September 2010 at 3:00 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time (4:00 p.m. PDT; 5:00
p.m. MDT; 6:00 p.m. CDT; 7:00 p.m. EDT).
An online webinar registration form is available at:
http://www.polartrec.com/about/teacher-webinar.
Instructions will be sent to all registered participants. Participation
in the webinar is free and optional, and is not a prerequisite for applying
to the PolarTREC program.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
More information about PolarTREC, including program goals, requirements,
expectations, and frequently asked questions, is available at:
http://www.polartrec.com.
Or by contacting:
Email: info [at] polartrec.com
Phone: 907-474-1600