Visit Iqaluit (Nunavut) - meet community leaders and learn about Northern culture Attend a VIP tour on board the CCGS Amundsen Attend presentations by leading Arctic scientists Work side-by-side scientists in the labs and on the decks Learn about life onboard a research icebreaker Communicate with your school on a live conference call from the ship Conduct your own experiment Travel to the magnificent fjords of Northern Labrador – including Nachvak Fjord in the Torngat National Park Visit Quebec City – local school and historical sites
Schools can apply today to send one of their students and/or teachers on board this exciting science expedition – join the team of 2 program leaders, 8 students, and 2 teachers. Preliminary schedule, costs, and application information are all available on the website – www.arcticnet.ulaval.ca (click on Schools on Board banner). Schools will be selected by the end of June (2006) so that they are ready to select their participant in September.To join the Schools on Board Network and receive updated information on Schools on Board initiatives, or for more information on the 2006 Field Program contact: Lucette Barber (barberl@cc.umanitoba.ca).----The Schools on Board Network consists of educators, scientists and agencies who are interested and connected to Arctic climate change research and science education. The network is used to announce field opportunities for high school students and teachers, inviting them to to join ArcticNet scientists and the Canadian Coast Guard, onboard the CCGS Amundsen, to experience a real science expedition in the Arctic/Sub-Arctic. Through its network Schools on Board informs members of field opportunities, classroom resources, and upcoming Arctic Climate Change Youth Forums. Please feel free to forward this email to other educators and scientists. If you would like to be added to, or removed from the network, please send an email to Lucette at barberl@cc.umanitoba.ca. Visit our website at: www.arcticnet.ulaval.ca .
