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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

Polar Oceans - Issue 14, May 2009

At the ends of the Earth lie the Arctic and Southern Oceans - mysterious, largely unexplored, yet vital in driving global circulation patterns and climate. In this issue, explore these oceans, their characteristics, and the species that call them home. Discover ways to integrate hands-on science and literacy, performance-based assessment, and informational text about blue whales. Engage students by creating ocean murals or classroom podcasts. Of course, there's much more - so dive in and explore!
Photo: A jellyfish under the Ross Sea ice. Photo courtesy of Henry Kaiser, National Science Foundation.

Contributors (View All)

Stephen Whitt

Stephen Whitt

Stephen has written over 40 articles for children's science magazines, and his first book, The Turtle and the Universe, was published in 2008.

Angela Jones

Angela Jones

Angie specializes in visual design using XHTML and CSS technology standards.

Julie Moran

Julie Moran

Julie Moran is a youth librarian at the Upper Arlington Public Library near Columbus, Ohio.