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Teachers Experiencing Antarctica and the ArcticBackground The National Science Foundation (NSF) sponsors the Teachers Experiencing Antarctica and the Arctic (TEA) program to provide opportunities for classroom teachers to participate in scientific research. The program is facilitated by the American Museum of Natural History, New York City; the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, Hanover, New Hampshire; and Rice University, Houston, Texas. Through the program, teachers boost their own research skills and learn ways to engage students in topics related to polar research. The program also has established a collaborative Polar Learning Community of teachers, students, administrators, researchers and interested members of the public. Teacher participation Approximately six teachers are selected in a national competition to take part in the program for each polar region. They attend a week-long orientation, prepare for their field work with their research team, and spend three to eight weeks in the field. While in the field, teachers convey their experiences to classrooms through electronic field journals, mailings and the Internet. Upon their return, the teachers work with the support of their school districts to bring the polar research experience into their classrooms. They develop classroom materials and engage other teachers in the process of science. TEA Associates Program All teachers can take part in the TEA program, which provides opportunities to bring polar research experience into the classroom. The TEA associates collaborate with others in the Polar Learning Community to incorporate on-line journals and electronic communications into their classroom. Associates, TEAs and researchers discuss current science topics and new discoveries, develop and test classroom materials, and identify and share polar resources and information. For more information, see http://tea.rice.edu
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