Topic of the Week: POLAR SCIENCE
Polar scientists make observations and collect data to answer questions about the Arctic (the north polar region) and the Antarctic (the south polar region).
Spotlight Site of the Week!
Polar Science 2006
Journey to Antarctica with Dr. Shane Kanatous to investigate the unique adaptations that allow young Weddell seal pups to develop into elite divers.
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Additional Sites:
- Polar Science Station
Provides online science and numeracy resources and curricular materials for teachers, tutors, learners, and others.
Click here to visit resource - Dive and Discover: Expedition 10: Antarctica
Explores one of the coldest, most remote places on our planet—the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica.
Click here to visit resource - EducaPoles
A website of the International Polar Foundation. Its goal is to inform people about the importance of the polar regions.
Click here to visit resource - Arctic Circle
The overall goal of Arctic Circle is to stimulate among viewers a greater interest in the peoples and environment of the Arctic and Subarctic region.
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Judi's Corner
This week features a site for National School Bus Safety Week October 15-21, 2006:
Be Cool. Bus Rules!
The "Be Cool. Bus Rules!" campaign is a comprehensive program developed to help school officials, parents, drivers, and students learn about bus safety.
Spotlight Class of the Week!
Mr. Berels's 5th Grade Stars
Hamilton Elementary School
Westland, Michigan
Our Other Web Sites
Each week, I'll answer your questions, post announcements and provide interesting input!
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That's all for this week! "Remember...the Web is a terrible thing to waste!"