Annual Report for Sandra Kolb
2000

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Field Experience

Were you in the field this season? Yes

Dates in the Field: April 26-May 22, 2000

Approximate Number of Student E-mails: 134

Approximate Number of Teacher E-mails: 203

Apporximate Number of Other E-mails: 195

Approximate Countries Represented:
United States, Canada, Great Britain, Greenland, Iceland, Denmark, Norway, China, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, South Africa, Egypt, Costa Rica, Argentina, Guatemala, Chile, Trinidad, Tobago, Belgium, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Uzbekistan.

Additional Comments:
My personal distribution groups comprised 397 institutions, organizations and individuals. They were then redistributed within these institutions, organizations and through individual?s personal distribution lists. I encouraged redistribution versus additions to my personal groups.

Some of the institutions and organizations represented in my original distribution groups of the 397 are: directors of school media centers, K-12 educational service districts, public libraries, K-12 school principals and school district administrators, curriculum specialists, educators and administrators in colleges and universities, directors of senior centers, home school association coordinators, medical-dental clinics, technology clubs, business and industry personnel, community service clubs, internet server administrators, and websites other than TEA.

It is not uncommon for a school district media specialist or teacher to tell me that my journals were sent to all the science teachers in a district and were used in some manner with all science classes. My journals were frequently printed and placed in school libraries and classrooms for hard-copy use. Others printed my journals to circulate among their friends, families and colleagues.

Examples of teacher journal redistribution and use: One teacher tells me that approximately 700 students and their teachers were reached in three elementary schools in a Wisconsin district and a teacher in Maine tells me that around 900 secondary students and their teachers were reached in their school district.

Example of web site use: The project manager for ?YES I can! Science Project? (for K-12 students and teachers) at York University featured my journals real-time on the front page of their website. During the months of April and May 2000, it was visited by 50,440 and 45,430 respectively, from 42 countries. The project manager tells me, ?Because we discuss our real-time science adventures on listservs across Canada and in the U.S., and these listservs are in the public domain, you can be assured that many of those visitors were tracking your expedition.? (See ?Additional Topic Area: Electronic Connections? below.)

Additional Topic Area: Electronic Connections
My TEA web pages are linked (including all Arctic and Antarctic journals) to the following websites:

* North Kitsap Amateur Radio Club, Kitsap County, Washington State: http://community.silverlink.net/nkarc/links.html

* Hesston College, Hesston, Kansas: http://www.hesston.edu/links/links.html

* York University?s K-12 Science Project ?YES I Can!? features TEA and my field assignment at: http://www.yesican.yorku.ca. Scroll to the bottom of the home page to ?YESICan! Archives,? click, and then click again on ?Sea Ice Exploration April/May 2000.? Or, go directly to: http://merlin.bethune.yorku.ca/trek/tea/tea.html to see TEA featured with links to the TEA home page and to my journals.

I was the featured guest speaker for Oct. 10, 2000 on the home page for the Western Washington DX Club: http://www.wwdxc.org

Did you maintain a daily (or as often as possible) electronic journal while in the field? Yes

Is your journal complete? Yes

Continued Collaboration with Reasearch Team Members

Type of Interaction / Outcomes / Dates / Locations / Parcticipants:
Research team members attended my TEA Healy field experience presentation at CRREL, Hanover, NH, July 20, 2000. While at CRREL from July 16-23, 2000; I had numerous interactions with my team members.

* Shared and continued sharing of data, photos, CDs and videos.
* Open communication for the support of my TEA presentations and student activity writing.

May 2000 - ...

* Submission of my TEA activities and TEA logs by email to my P.I. to keep him informed of my TEA Healy related endeavors (on-going since May 2000).

* Parcticipation with my research team members at the USCGC Healy Commissioning ceremonies in Seattle, Washington (August 21, 2000).

Note: My PI is planning for me to visit his institution for continued follow-up work with the research team in the spring of 2001.

* Shared and continued sharing of data, photos, CDs and videos.
* Open communication by phone and email for the support of my TEA presentations and student activity writing.

Has a member of your research team visited your classroom in the last year? N/A

Transfer

How are you sharing your research experience with your colleagues, district, community, etc?
* Elementary through college level classroom presentations locally and nationally in public, private, and home school associations.

* Implementation of my TEA activities based upon my field experiences into my protégé?s (Rick Griffith?s) classroom including those of his colleague (Ken Henrichsen) in the science department at Fairview Junior High School, Bremerton, Washington. During this time, I work alongside my protégé in his classroom and that of his colleague as we implement these activities. January 22-26, 2001; I will be working with Rick and Ken and their students implementing a new activity.

*Continued revision and development of my activities based upon the results of classroom use.

TEA Collaborative Learning Group

Name: Rick Griffith.
Note: I continue to support Ken Henrichsen in his classroom at Fairview Junior High School along with the work I do with Rick Griffith, my protégé, there. Ken implements polar studies in his classroom through the use of TEA journals and my TEA activities.

Active? Yes

Contact Hours: 52.5

Name: Rolf Trembly (TEA 2000).
Suggested number of hours completed and submitted as of 1999. Continued TEA partner/mentor support has been on-going and informal since that time. Rolf and I are doing a TEA presentation together at NSTA 2001: Polar Studies Connections for Middle School. I will be presenting to Rolf's classes in March 2001.

Active? Yes

Name: Valerie Sloane (TEA 1999).
Suggested number of hours completed and submitted as of 1999.

Active? No

Have you submitted your TEA Collaborative Learning Group Annual Report? Yes

Associates Network

Number of Associates in local network: 2

Type of Interaction / Outcomes / Dates / Locations / Parcticipants:
Local TEA and Associate Planning Meeting.

Attending: Rick Griffith, Rolf Tremblay and Sandra Kolb. Although Ken Henrichsen was invited, he was unable to attend.

Outcomes of Interaction:
* Introduction of Rick Griffith to Rolf Tremblay.

* Rick planned to have his classes follow Rolf?s journals while Rolf was in the field.

* Discussed details of the TEA Program and the field experience assignment.

* Discussed use of classroom activities and looked through a variety of TEA activities for possible use in their classrooms.

Presentations and Real Audio Sessions

Presentation Date, Title, Number of Attendees, Etc.

Number of Attendees: 51 educators

Location: Tucson, Arizona

Type of Presentation: 2000 Partners in Science Conference by Research Corporation

Co-Presenters: n/a

Content: TEA Program overview.

Outcomes: Exposed high school science teachers to the TEA Program and resulted in new TEA Associates and eventually a new TEA.

Number of Attendees: 77 adults

Location: Hansville, Washington

Type of Presentation: General audience community presentation

Co-Presenters: n/a

Content: TEAntarctica: Life Styles and Science.

Outcomes: Exposed community members to the TEA Program and resulted in new teachers following my journals during my TEArctic Healy field experience.

Number of Attendees: 21 students, 1 teacher

Location: Vinland Elembentary School, Poulsbo, Washington

Type of Presentation: Elementary School (Mrs. Weaver's grade 1 class)

Co-Presenters: n/a

Content: TEAntarctica: Life Styles and Science.

Outcomes: Created interest and enthusiasm for polar learning.

Number of Attendees: 21 students, 1 teacher

Location: Vinland Elementary School, Poulsbo, Washington

Type of Presentation: Elementary School (Ms. Kidder's grade 1 class)

Co-Presenters: n/a

Content: TEAntarctica: Life Styles and Science.

Outcomes: Created interest and enthusiasm for polar studies.

Number of Attendees: 58 students, 3 teachers, 1 principal

Location: Vinland Elementary School, Poulsbo, Washington

Type of Presentation: Elementary School (Mr. Remmer's and Ms. Kinyon's grade 5 classes)

Co-Presenters: n/a

Content: TEAntarctica: Life Styles and Science.

Outcomes: Shared field experiences with students and instilled interest and enthusiasm for polar studies.

Number of Attendees: 20 students, 9 adults

Location: Private residence, Poulsbo, Washington

Type of Presentation: Home School Association Science Meeting

Co-Presenters: n/a

Content: TEAntarctica: Life Styles and Science.

Outcomes: Shared TEA field experiences with students and their parents to create interest and enthusiasm for polar studies.

Number of Attendees: 32 adults

Location: NSTA Conference, Orlando, Florida

Type of Presentation: TEA Group Workshop:

Co-Presenters: Deb Meese with the Arctic TEA Group

Content: TEArctic USCGC Healy field assignment overview as my contribution to the workshop's agenda.

Outcomes: Promoted the goals of the TEA Program and shared the TEA field experience with science teachers and other workshop parcticipants.

Number of Attendees: 10 educators

Location: NSTA Conference, Orlando, Florida

Type of Presentation: TEA Group Workshop:

Co-Presenters: Hillary Tulley, Besse Dawson, John Nevins

Content: TEA Program overview and TEA activities.

Outcomes: Promoted the goals of the TEA Program to teachers, discussed TEA field experiences and shared teaching activities.

Number of Attendees: 74 adults including Captain Garrett

Location: On Board Icebreaker USCGC Healy in Baffin Bay

Type of Presentation: Scientists and US Coast Guard Personnel

Co-Presenters: n/a

Content: TEA Program overview and explanation of my responsibilities within it.

Outcomes: Shared the goals and responsibilities of the TEA Program and discussed my TEA field assignment objectives with scientists and US Coast Guard Personnel. Promoted understanding and support for the TEA Program and its goals.

Number of Attendees: 16 adults

Location: CRREL, Hanover, New Hampshire

Type of Presentation: TEAs and CRREL Personnel

Co-Presenters: n/a

Content: TEArctic USCGC Healy field experience.

Outcomes: Shared my TEA field assignment experiences with CRREL personnel and TEA teachers.

Number of Attendees: 32 adults

Location: Swedish Club, Seattle, Washington

Type of Presentation: Western Washington DX Club (WWDXC)

Co-Presenters: n/a

Content: TEAntarctica: Life Styles and Science.

Outcomes: Exposed community members to the TEA Program and shared my TEA field experiences with them.

Number of Attendees: 310 adults

Location: President's Hall, Kitsap Pavilion, Silverdale, Washington

Type of Presentation: Poster Display for the North Kitsap Amateur Radio Club Hamfest and Electronics Swapmeet

Co-Presenters: n/a

Content: TEA Program Display.

Outcomes: Exposed community members to the TEA Program and shared my field experience. Handed out TEA brochures and discussed the TEA Program with interested individuals.

Number of Attendees: 27 students, 2 teachers

Location: Olympic College, Bremerton, Washington

Type of Presentation: College Marine Biology (Dr. Donald Seavy's class)

Co-Presenters: n/a

Content: TEArctic and Antarctic field experiences and science.

Outcomes: Shared my TEA field experiences and discussed polar marine biology. Promoted interest and enthusiasm for polar studies.

Number of Attendees: 29 students, 4 teachers and aides

Location: Fairview Junior High School, Bremerton, Washington

Type of Presentation: Junior High School (Mr. Ross' 7th grade geography class)

Co-Presenters: n/a

Content: TEArctic and Antarctic Life Styles and Science.

Outcomes: Shared my TEA field experiences with students and supported their study of geography and enthusiasm for polar studies.

Number of Attendees: 31 students, 3 teachers and aides

Location: Fairview Junior High School, Bremerton, Washington

Type of Presentation: Junior High School (Mr. Ross' 7th grade geography and lanuage arts block class)

Co-Presenters: n/a

Content: TEArctic and Antarctic Life Styles and Science.

Outcomes: Shared my TEA field experiences with students and supported their study of geography and enthusiasm for polar studies.

Have you presented to your local board of education this year? N/A

Activities Development

Title: ICE CORE SECRETS

Description:
Through Internet connections to polar field experiences, making their own ice cores and taking a field trip for obtaining a local ice core, students will explore the characteristics of ice and explain the influencing factors.

Has this activity been submitted to the TEA Web Site? Yes

Title: POLAR CHAINS AND WEBS

Description:
Students will put into practice the evaluation component of the scientific method while comparing and contrasting the food chains and webs of polar animal life.

Has this activity been submitted to the TEA Web Site? Yes

Title: GLOBAL SCALES: An Investigation of Barometric Pressure and Gravitational Pull

Description:
Students use the Internet to compare/contrast body weights at the South Pole to different regions around the world.

Has this activity been submitted to TEA Web Site? Yes

Title: NUTRITION EXPEDITION: An Investigation of Nutritional Requirements under Extreme Conditions

Description:
Students investigate nutritional requirements for intense physical exercise under extremely cold conditions. They plan nutritionally correct menus for their body weight and nutritional requirements as if planning for their own expedition.

Has this activity been submitted to the TEA Web Site? Yes

Title: TODAY'S FORECAST: Graphing Temperature Data

Description:
In this cross-curriculum activity students use Internet skills to find local and polar weather data. They record the data,assemble it in a logical order in graphing format and interpret the graphed information.

Has this activity been submitted to the TEA Web Site? Yes

* Jan. 3, 2000 Submitted solicited feedback to Steph about the TEA application form.
* Jan. 23, 2000 Follow-up TEA activity packet and brochure mailings to presentation attendees at the 2000 Partners in Science Conference in Tucson, Arizona.
* Jan. 24, 2000 Submitted Partners in Science Conference: Research Corporation summary report to Steph.
* March 15-19, 2000 TEA Orientation presenter and parcticipant (facilitated the mentoring panel discussions and developed orientation hand-outs on mentoring documentation and mentoring tips, culture shock, and S. Pole lifestyles and professionalism).
* March 20-23, 2000 TEA Healy Orientation parcticipant.
* Partner/mentor to new TEA Rolf Tremblay.
* April 5-9, 2000 NSTA Conference Orlando presenter, attending parcticipant and booth host. TEA group presenter for 2 presentations: Classroom Antarctica and the workshop, Bringing Arctic Science to Students.
* July 16-23, 2000 Parcticipated in the TEA Activities Workshop at CRREL and completed and submitted 2 activities for posting on the TEA website.
* November 2000 wrote and submitted an arcticle along with 5 of my photos about my TEA Healy field experience to Deb for possible publication with the TEA feature for ?Witness the Arctic? journal publication.
* November 2000 submitted my TEA Healy Final Report log to Kelly Falkner.
* January 2001 submitted my TEA Annual Mentoring Report to Steph.
Have you submitted hard-copies of your TEA journals to the TEA Archive? Yes

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

Release Days

TEA Meetings Covered by School/District/Corporation

Permanent Materials and Equipment Provided by Institution/Corporation/District for the TEA Program

Other Grants

Other Shared Costs


* Kiwanis Club of Silverdale, Washington. $40.00
* Tom and Nita Behrens? home school association. $50.00
* Hesston College, Hesston, Kansas. $100.00

* I have been invited to present a workshop for high school science teachers at the Partners in Science National Conference on Research Partnerships for High School Teachers, San Diego, in January 2001. Topic: What is the Teachers Experiencing Antarctica and the Arctic (TEA) Program and How Can It Help You Bring Polar Research Experiences Into Your Classroom?

Additionally, at the Partners in Science National Conference 2001, I will be presenting a large poster display focusing on the science research of my Healy field assignment. Topic: High Latitude Sea Ice Characterization Studies:US Coast Guard Cutter Healy Polar Icebreaking Performance Tests.

* I am scheduled to parcticipate in four presentations at NSTA 2001 St. Louis. The presentation titles are: Bring Polar Research Experience Into Your Classroom! ; Polar Studies Connections for Middle School; Research Cruise in the Arctic--A Virtual Tour; and Pole to Pole...Connecting Your Classroom to Polar Research.

* My PI is planning for me to visit his institution for continued follow-up work with the research team in the spring of 2001.

* On-going classroom activity writing for the revision of previous activities and the development of new ones.

* On-going classroom and community TEA presentations.

*On-going teacher workshop development and workshops.

*Continued work with my protégé in his classroom and that of his colleague for the implementation of TEA activities. For example, January 22-26, 2001; I will be working with Rick and Ken and their students implementing a new activity.

*Continued TEA Partnering with Rolf Tremblay. I will be presenting to his classes in March.