May 11, 2006

Polar Education List: TREC 2006 Expeditions are Underway!

Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaboration (TREC) 2006 Expeditions are Underway!

TREC is an educational research experience in which K-12 teachers participate in arctic research, working closely with scientists, as a pathway to improving science education. This year there are eight teachers on seven research expeditions throughout the Arctic!

To learn more about the expeditions and interact with the teachers and researchers, go to the TREC website at: http://www.arcus.org/trec

On the TREC website:

* Read about each research project * Follow the teachers on their expedition * Post questions through the "Virtual Base Camp" * View photographs * Download presentations * Subscribe to podcasts * Sign up to participate in Arctic Alive (live events from the field) * Find additional resources related to each expedition

If you need more information, contact:

Janet Warburton Education Project Manager

Arctic Research Consortium of the United States (ARCUS) 3535 College Road, Suite #101 Fairbanks, AK U.S.A. 99709-3710 Phone: 907-474-1600, ext. 612 Fax: 907-474-1604 Email: warburton@arcus.org