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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears

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Professional Learning Science and Literacy Across the Curriculum In the Field: Scientists at Work Polar News and Notes

Arctic and Antarctic Birds - Issue 11, February 2009

Sure, you've heard of emperor penguins...but what about giant petrels, skuas, or sanderlings? This issue, co-produced with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, explores the amazing birds that live in or migrate to the polar regions. Read about how birds stay warm, or get an inside look at an expedition to record bird and other animal sounds in the high arctic. Discover professional resources about social networking and engaging boys in reading. Our featured lessons help you use the subject of birds to teach simple physics concepts.
Photo: A giant petrel in flight near Palmer Station, Anvers Island, Antarctica. Photo courtesy of Henry Malmgren, National Science Foundation.

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Jennifer Fee

Jennifer Fee

Jennifer is interested in authentic science inquiry through citizen science and schoolyard research.

Colleen McLinn

Colleen McLinn

Colleen is a subject matter expert and instructional designer about bird behavior and communication.

Eleanor Lynette Rayle

Eleanor Lynette Rayle

Lynette is exploring interoperability of collaborative tools in the production of digital resources.