Beginning Questions

As you all begin your study of my adventure, the first question is where in the world is Ms. Gill going??

I will be in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada from September 21 - October 1, 2008. The expedition I am participating is: Climate change at the Arctic's Edge. The purpose of this research project is to study the ecosystems in the Hudson Bay area. How is the environment in this region affected by climate change.

The questions your teachers back at school and I will be asking are: 

"How does this affect you?" 

 Do you have any responsibilities if it does?

Find Churchill on the map. What surrounds it?

How far is this from Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York?

(Tip: Did you know that where I am going is the exact center of the North American continent?)

How could you travel there?  Find a variety of options. Find the shortest distance. 

What land forms are there? 

What is the climate for each season?

Churchill is the Beluga Whale and Polar Bear Capital of the world. Find out all you can about these beautiful animals. 

End of the day question: Why are scientists studying climate change in this location?