Student Questions
One of the questions I was asked was how long scientists stay at the center. The center was very busy over the summer but at the moment we are the only group here. By the beginning of October, more research scientists will arrive to work on their projects. Two of the staff are here for only 3-4 months.
Another student asked about the number of polar bears that were around. Apparently, there a lot. I must say I would love to see one but the rule is if any one sees a bear we are to tell someone immediately.
posted by Ms. Pat Gill @ 11:07 PM
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How have you adapted to your new climate?
The students would like to know does the temperature drop drastically at night? Or does it only get a few degrees cooler?
Are there any mountains where you are, and if so, will you be doing a lot of hiking?
Also, is there any time of year that it is too cold for people to really stay up there?
Good Luck Ms. Gill!
Do you think you will see the aurora borealis while you're there? What do scientists think causes the effect?
Believe it or not, the weather is great. But they say tomorrow will be another story. It is supposed to rain and we are going to a research site to work. I guess I will have to wear all my rain gear.I must say , I wouldn't mind a bit of snow before i leave.
I am adapting quite nicely despite the rain yesterday. I brought all the right rain gear: a full rain suit and rain boots. The only item that was wet was my backpack with my cameras., BUT, I had put them in ziplocs.
I went to bed too early last night and because it was rainy and cloudy didn't think the northern lights would be out but a group stayed up till midnight and watched them in the observation dome.
Guess I'll have to stay up later.
I know about glacers and rock formations, but how long ago did the glaciers leave the rocks and why are there some areas with trees, some areas with none, and why are you boring into the trees tha are there? also why does it matter what small plants ae under the trees, that you have to get down on your hands and knees to see?
The weather has been warm enough that all my fears of freezing were unfounded. it is like being in Frost Valley in December.
Hi Ms. Gill,
We are very proud of you for the chance to study our nature. We are glad that we are learning from what you are posting in your blog. We hope to see you when you visit PS 115.
Sincerely,
Andrea and Alec CAndidato
Students from PS 115, Brooklyn NY
How long does the caterpillar live in the Artic? Does it go through the same metamorphosis that a caterpillar does in NYC? The picture you took up close of the caterpillar and your hand is so interesting because it abstracted the hand to the point I could not figure out what the caterpillar was crawling on.
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