Full Teacher and Researcher Applications Now Available for the 2005
Arctic Field Season!
Applications must be received by Friday, December 31, 2004
Applications and additional TREC information is available at:
http://www.arcus.org/TREC/apply.html and in the links within.
For further information, please contact:
Helen Wiggins at
Phone: 907-474-1600
helen [at] arcus.org
BACKGROUND
Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating (TREC) is a program
in which K-12 teachers participate in arctic research, working closely
with scientists as a pathway to improving science education through
teachers' experiences in scientific inquiry. The main components of TREC
include:
Arctic Field Research Experience
The core of the TREC program is the field research experience, whereby
TREC teachers participate in arctic field research for two or more weeks
during spring/summer. Selected research projects represent the leading
edge of scientific inquiry and include the K-12 teacher as an integral
part of the science team.Classrooms and Public Connections
Teachers and researchers connect with classrooms and the broader public
through use of Internet tools such as online teacher and researcher
journals, message boards, photo albums, real-time presentations and
calls from the field, and online learning resources.Professional Development
TREC provides professional development opportunities for teachers who
participate in field research projects as well as educators who connect
through the Internet. TREC provides a variety of content, tools, and
seminars geared towards subject matter learning, teaching practices, and
alignment of TREC experiences with current professional and teaching
standards.Sustained Community and Support
The TREC program is designed to extend the experience beyond field
research to support a sustained community of teachers, scientists, and
the public through traditional workshops, Internet seminars, an e-mail
listserve, and teacher-to-teacher peer groups.
Join the TREC! Check out the TREC web site for more information about
TREC program - including the expectations for participating team members
and information for collaborating and connecting online. You do not have
to go to the field to participate in and benefit from the TREC
experience. Find out about the many other ways you can contribute to and
benefit from the TREC program.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Teacher and researcher applications to participate in a 2005 TREC field
research experience are due December 31, 2004. Teachers, researchers,
and research projects for the 2005 research season will be selected to
fill openings available.
We expect that applicants will be notified of selection decisions before
January 31, 2005.
For further information, please contact:
Helen Wiggins at
Phone: 907-474-1600
helen [at] arcus.org
or go to: http://www.arcus.org/trec/index.html
Funding for TREC is provided by the National Science Foundation Office
of Polar Programs Arctic Sciences Section.