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Annual Report for Jan French Teacher Info Page | Annual Login Page | Presentations
Were you in the field this season?
Yes
Dates in the Field:
10/25-11/15
Approximate Number of Student E-mails:
150
Approximate Number of Teacher E-mails:
15
Apporximate Number of Other E-mails:
50
Approximate Countries Represented:
Ecuador, USA
Did you maintain a daily (or as often as possible) electronic journal while in the field?
Yes
Continued Collaboration with Reasearch Team Members Type of Interaction / Outcomes / Dates / Locations / Parcticipants:
How are you sharing your research experience with your colleagues, district, community, etc?
I have presented at 8 school assemblies. I gave each teacher at the assemblies the NSF booklet on Antarctica and a packet of 15 lesson plans for them to implement in their classrooms.
In my own school, I brought in 100 library books from area libraries on Antarctica, Antarctic explorers, penguins, and glaciers for the students to check out. Displays in school hallway were up for two months in my school to keep interest alive. I also consulted with each grade-level team to help them bring my experience into their classrooms. Third grade studied penguins in their classroom, and parcticipated in 10 Antarctic learning activities in the science lab. Fourth grade concentrated on Antarctic explorers in their classrooms, and parcticipated in 10 Antarctic learning activities in the science lab. Fifth grade performed a play on 4 Antarctic expeditions: Scott, Amundsen, Shackleton, and modern-day scientists. They also spent 6 weeks performing Internet Research on Antarctica. Sixth grade students read Journey to the Bottom of the World (Armstrong) to compare Shackleton's expedition to my own. Seventh graders performed individual research on Antarctic wildlife and made Power Point presentations for a final report.
TEA Collaborative Learning Group
Name:
Marcia Alexander
Active?
Yes
Active?
Yes
Active?
Yes
Type of Interaction / Outcomes / Dates / Locations / Parcticipants:
Marcia Alexander and I discussed possible classroom activities on Antarctica. We mostly worked on developing a demonstration of coring techniques for classroom use. We also discussed her teaching experiences and how they could be further developed into an
Antarctic unit.
Presentations and Real Audio Sessions Presentation Date, Title, Number of Attendees, Etc. Presentations for french Back to Main Page | Back to Report
Location:
Linclon Elementary School, LaPorte, Indiana Type of Presentation:
Classroom Content:
I presented a one-hour general overview on Antarctica: location, climate,
the scientific research that is taking place there, and my specific trip
and research project. I used Power Point to project Antarcrtic images on
the screen. A student volunteer tried on the ECW gear, and all students
tried on the parka. Outcomes:
Students gained increased interest and knowledge about Antarctica. The classes
then followed my progress by reading my journal entries.
Location:
Lower School Division, Cincinnati Country Day School, Cincinnati, OH Type of Presentation:
school assembly Content:
I presented a 20-minute general overview on Antarctica: location, climate,
the scientific research that is taking place there, and my specific trip
and research project. I used Power Point to project Antarcrtic images on
the screen. A student volunteer tried on the ECW gear. Outcomes:
Students gained increased interest and knowledge about Antarctica. The classes
then followed my progress by reading my journal entries.
Location:
Middle School Division, Cincinnati Country Day School, Cincinnati, OH Type of Presentation:
school assembly Content:
I presented a half-hour general overview on Antarctica: location, climate,
the scientific research that is taking place there, and my specific trip
and research project. I used Power Point to project Antarcrtic images on
the screen. A student volunteer tried on the ECW gear, and all students
tried on the parka. Outcomes:
Students gained increased interest and knowledge about Antarctica. The classes
then followed my progress by reading my journal entries. They also read
Journey to the Bottom of the Earth to compare a historical expedition to
a modern day expedition.
Location:
Elementary Division, Cincinnati Country Day School Type of Presentation:
School assembly Content:
I presented a one-hour general overview on Antarctica: location, climate,
the scientific research that is taking place there, and my specific trip
and research project. I used Power Point to project Antarcrtic images on
the screen. A student volunteer tried on the ECW gear. Outcomes:
Students gained increased interest and knowledge about Antarctica. The classes
then followed my progress by reading my journal entries. Each grade level
then went on to study various aspects about Antarctica. Third grade: penguins;
Fourth grade: explorers; Fifth grade: Antarctic science.
Location:
Dayton Elementary, Dayton, OH Type of Presentation:
school assembly Content:
I presented a one-hour general overview on Antarctica: location, climate,
the scientific research that is taking place there, and my specific trip
and research project. I used Power Point to project Antarcrtic images on
the screen. A student volunteer tried on the ECW gear. Outcomes:
Students gained increased interest and knowledge about Antarctica. The classes
then followed my progress by reading my journal entries.
Location:
St. Bernard Elementary School, Cincinnati, OH Type of Presentation:
school assembly Content:
I presented a one-hour general overview on Antarctica: location, climate,
the scientific research that is taking place there, and my specific trip
and research project. I used Power Point to project Antarcrtic images on
the screen. A student volunteer tried on the ECW gear. Outcomes:
Students gained increased interest and knowledge about Antarctica.
Location:
Hopewell Elementary School Type of Presentation:
school assembly Content:
I presented a one-hour general overview on Antarctica: location, climate,
the scientific research that is taking place there, and my specific trip
and research project. I used Power Point to project Antarcrtic images on
the screen. A student volunteer tried on the ECW gear. Outcomes:
Students gained increased interest and knowledge about Antarctica.
Location:
Woodland Elementary School, West Chester, OH Type of Presentation:
school assembly Content:
I presented a one-hour general overview on Antarctica: location, climate,
the scientific research that is taking place there, and my specific trip
and research project. I used Power Point to project Antarcrtic images on
the screen. A student volunteer tried on the ECW gear. Outcomes:
Students gained increased knowledge and enthusiasm for studying Antarctica.
Location:
Glendale Elementary, Glendale, OH Type of Presentation:
school assembly Content:
I presented a one-hour general overview on Antarctica: location, climate,
the scientific research that is taking place there, and my specific trip
and research project. I used Power Point to project Antarcrtic images on
the screen. A student volunteer tried on the ECW gear. Outcomes:
Students gained increased knowledge and enthusiasm for studying Antarctica.
Location:
Rosedale Elementary, Middletown, OH Type of Presentation:
school assembly Content:
I presented a one-hour general overview on Antarctica: location, climate,
the scientific research that is taking place there, and my specific trip
and research project. I used Power Point to project Antarcrtic images on
the screen. A student volunteer tried on the ECW gear. Outcomes:
Students gained increased knowledge and enthusiasm for studying Antarctica.
Have you presented to your local board of education this year?
Yes
Title:
The Ozone Hole and UV Radiation: How They Effect You (in development
Description:
Has this activity been submitted to the TEA Web Site?
No
Title:
The Story that Ice Tells (in development)
Description:
Has this activity been submitted to the TEA Web Site?
No
Title:
Fish Tales (in development)
Description:
Has this activity been submitted to the TEA Web Site?
No
I have maintained contact with Elizabeth Youngman, Tina King, Jen Curtis, Scott McComb, Susan Cowles, and Jason Petula to share ideas and follow their progress on their trips. I worked closely with Sharon Harris regarding both our experiences and a joint presentation at the Cincinnati Museum Center. I have also used the TEA website in my classroom.
Have you submitted all press-related materials concerning your TEA experience to the TEA Archives?
Yes
Have you submitted 20 digital images to the TEA Archive with electronic captions?
Yes
Have you submitted 6-8 photos to the TEA Arichive?
Yes
Number of Release Days Covered by School/District for TEA Program/Activities:
1 1/2 days
Dates:
9/27, 10/19
Reasons for Release:
presentations
Approximate Daily Rate of Substitute and Number of Substitute Days:
70
TEA Meetings Covered by School/District/Corporation
Permanent Materials and Equipment Provided by Institution/Corporation/District for the TEA Program
Type of Equipment:
laptop, laptop projector
Date of Purchase:
already owned by school
Approximate Cost of Equipment:
NA
Presentation to Mason Elementary School, 1/9
Presentations at Cincinnati Museum Center 2/2 & 2/3; Teach a Short Course at Cincinnati Museum Center in March
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