- The Expedition
- Meet the Team
- Resources
In this inimitable Arctic landscape, we will take measurements at study plots extending from the tundra into the forest to monitor changes affecting the carbon stores in these peat-rich ecosystems. We will use ground-penetrating radar, microclimate dataloggers, and soil coring to measure the permafrost and organic carbon stores. We'll also live-trap small mammals, sample trees and shrubs to evaluate their growth rings, and monitor plant development.
Join us on our adventure on an Earthwatch expedition, the Climate Change at the Arctic’s Edge, from September 21 - 29, 2008!
Meet the Teachers
Audrey Adair-Hauser
Hillsborough County, FL
Hi there! I am a music teacher in the School District of Hillsborough County, at a center for students with moderate to severe disabilities where I have shaped the music education program to encompass ecology awareness, fine arts programs and community service projects. I also have several published music activity books and received numerous grants to enrich the music program at my school. At home I enjoy maintaining my pond, working in the yard, swimming, cooking healthy foods, practicing my flute and playing with my two cats. For fun, I play tennis, swing dance, visit my kids, and explore the far corners of the world.
I am thrilled to be part of Live from the Field where students back home will see and hear what it is like to be “in the field” through a webcam. Students will be able to interact as I explain important environmental research and share the details of our adventures. In my blog, I will describe how I will assist scientists by collecting data, performing laboratory work and making data entries to study climate change at the Arctic’s Edge. Additionally, I will log our experiences by photographing nature, creating lyrics for my songs, and studying the culture and wildlife to write children’s books on how climate change affects animals, affects our way of life and our environment.
Blog: http://www.earthwatch2.org/LFF/Adair-Hauser/
Cari Carlson
Carminati Elementary in
Tempe, AZ
Cari Carlson has been an educator since 1999. For the last eight years she has taught 3rd grade at Carminati Elementary in Tempe, Arizona. She has been happily married for seven years. Cari loves to travel the world and has been to over 20 countries. She is passionate about learning about different world issues and cultures, and is looking foward to giving back the knowledge she learns from Earthwatch to the community she is a part of.
Blog: http://www.earthwatch2.org/LFF/Carlson/
Erin Colfax
Morristown High School in
Morristown, NJ
Erin Colfax is a high school research science teacher at Morristown High School in Morristown, New Jersey, USA. She has a passion for writing her own original research studies and then goes out into the field with her research team to gather data, make observations, and then communicate these observations to others. Over the past eight years she has traveled around the world conducting research on all seven continents. Erin specializes in creating investigations that infuse science into humanities course curriculums through innovative lessons and units. Being accepted as a member of the Earthwatch team “Climate Change at the Arctic’s Edge,” Erin seeks to understand what truly is happening to the Earth’s climate. What are the noticeable affects that have been charted for the last three decades that have composed her lifetime? Can the actions of the “little guy” actually have an effect on the climate or is the climate something that is bound to “evolve” as the Earth ages and changes? She hopes that the observations and experiences that she will have on the expedition will provide her with evidence and examples that she can share about climate change with those in her greater school community.
Blog: http://www.earthwatch2.org/LFF/Colfax/
Patricia Gill
P.S. 115 Daniel Mucatel School
Brooklyn, New York
My name is Patricia Gill and I am the Arts & Gifted Grant Coordinator at P.S. 115 in Brooklyn, NY. I am incredibly excited to be a part of this Earthwatch Expedition. I look forward to creating curriculum that shows how small the world really is and importance of each individual’s contribution. I love to travel and explore. My passions for writing and photography help me share those experiences with my family and students.
Blog: http://www.earthwatch2.org/LFF/gill/
Chandler Griffith
Academy for Conservation and the Environment
Brooklyn, NY
I am a 9th grade teacher at ACE (Academy for Conservation and the Environment). ACE is a new school that is opening its doors in Brooklyn this year. I chose this school because I am very passionate about conserving and preserving the world we live in. When I am not teaching I enjoy reading, cooking, yoga and being outside as much as possible. Growing up in Miami,FL has left me with a special appreciation of sun, sand and sea.
I am very excited to be working with a dedicated principal, talented teachers and empowered students to create a sustainable future. The mission of our school is to teach individuals and larger communities to decrease their ecological footprints and increase their environmental awareness. This climate tracking expedition into the edge of the Artic will be a very exciting opportunity to monitor and report the real world consequences of climate change and global warming. I cannot wait to report our findings live from the field!
Blog: http://www.earthwatch2.org/LFF/griffith/
Adam Hovey
South Park High School
Buffalo, NY
I grew up in Western New York looking under rocks and exploring natural spaces determined to encourage others to embrace our planet. After receiving a bachelor degree in Environmental Science from Plattsburgh State College in 1992, I went to work for Severn Trent Laboratories changing dirt, water and air into numbers as a lab technician doing remediation work. After six years, I quit. I went back to school and started a teaching career in 2001 at South Park High School in Buffalo, New York where I continue to work.
Blog: http://www.earthwatch2.org/LFF/hovey/
Anna Janovicz
Earthwatch Institute
I am a Corporate Fellowships Manager at Earthwatch Institute and am excited to participate in my ninth Earthwatch expedition! When I am not out in the field, I enjoy working with Earthwatch fellows and helping them translate their experiences back to their workplace and community. As a student, I studied human spatial navigation and I am always interested to see how scientists are using Geographical Information Systems in their research. In my free time, I like to hike, swim, orienteer and play with my GPS unit- I never get lost!
During my four years at Earthwatch, I have worked with several teachers who have taught Live From the Field. I’m excited to be the facilitator for Climate Change at the Arctic’s Edge and work with a great team of teachers!
Louise McMinn
Scofield Magnet Middle School
Stamford, CT
I am an eighth grade Earth science teacher at Scofield Magnet Middle School in Stamford, Connecticut. I am passionate about science education. As an Armada Project master teacher I spent some time in South Central Alaska last summer participating in Project STEEP which is studying the tectonics of the St. Elias mountain range. My students were able to learn more details about land formation, field research, and geoscience careers from my experience.
I am eager to return to the northern latitudes and am excited to participate in this climate change research. My students will be able to see how scientists gather information from the field and how they use this data to show how the environment is evolving. They will be able to compare the ecosystem of Churchill, Manitoba with our local Connecticut ecosystem. I am eagerly awaiting the opportunity to “Teach from the Field”.
Blog: http://www.earthwatch2.org/LFF/mcminn/
Doug Nidzgorski
P. 17x in the
Bronx, NY
My name is Doug Nidzgorski, and I teach science at P. 17x in the Bronx, NY. This is my fourth year teaching at the school, and my second as a science teacher. My students are in grades 5-8, and together we have been exploring our world as we learn to think scientifically. I love animals, especially the rabbits, guinea pigs, fish, frogs, lizards, and even worms that live in our science lab. I also enjoy playing and coaching sports, kayaking, skiing, and photography.
Blog: http://www.earthwatch2.org/LFF/nidzgorski/
Linda Santoro
Hopewell Elementary School in
Glastonbury, CT
Hello! I'm Linda Santoro, a Math/Science Teacher for children in grades K-5 at Hopewell Elementary School in Glastonbury, CT. My passions include travel, observing wildlife, hiking, biking, cross country skiing, kayaking, rollerblading and photography.
I am so excited to have the opportunity to work with scientists to see how they are answering current questions about climate change by making observations and collecting data at the "Edge of the Arctic". I also love to find new ways to use technology with students and am looking forward to blogging and interacting with students while I am in Canada. And I'm secretly hoping to get a glimpse of a polar bear.
Blog: http://www.earthwatch2.org/LFF/santoro/
Kurt Wojciechowski
Cudahy Middle School in
Cudahy, WI
Hello! My name is Kurt Wojciechowski and I teach 8th grade science at Cudahy Middle School in Cudahy, Wisconsin. I will be starting my fifth year at Cudahy and my eighth year as a teacher. When I am not teaching you can find me fishing, hunting, and hanging out with my family. I have been married for 10 years and have three wonderful children. I am very excited to be part of the Earth Watch fellowship and look forward to sharing my experiences and knowledge with my students and the community of Cudahy.
Blog: http://www.earthwatch2.org/LFF/wojciechowski/
Meet the Scientist
Dr. Peter Kershaw
University of Alberta
This project is one that requires a high investment of time in the field, something that I relish. The studies are labor-intensive and Earthwatch teams provide the people power that makes it possible to collect large amounts of data in relatively small windows of time. Between the long days of data collection and lab work, we make time for local attractions, from beluga whale watching to mountain biking. I strive for a balance between the science and providing opportunities for team members to immerse themselves in this unique environment.
Links to More Information Expedition Briefing from Earthwatch Institute Classroom Earth Case Study “Climate Change at the Arctic's Edge” Articles: By previous fellow Jana Dean Links: Churchill Northern Studies Center AMS DataStreme Atmosphere: Weekly Weather and Climate News Digital Library for Earth Systems Education The GLOBE Program - International Environmental/Science Education Program Space Weather - Real Time Aurora Imagery from NOAA Breathing Earth - Computer Simulation of Global CO2 Emissions Doors to Diplomancy - Doors to Diplomacy is sponsored by the United States State Department Archived Teacher Blogs: Jana Dean (WA) John Moore (NJ)
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