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Annual Report for Betty Trummel
2000

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Continued Collaboration with Reasearch Team Members

Type of Interaction / Outcomes / Dates / Locations / Parcticipants: Dr. Ken Verosub and I attended the TEA Orientation at NSF and we were on a panel that shared discussion of TEA/researcher roles and responsiblity. At that time I also met with Dr. Verosub and shared my "Recipe For A Core" activity, based on the Cape Roberts Project. I had forwarded the activity to Dr. Verosub prior to the TEA meeting. I wanted his feedback about the activity.He approved of the core activity and was happy to see that I was having students do measurements and take field notes. It really reflects what scientists did in the core lab each day while in Crary Lab at McMurdo Station.

September 6-9, 2000
The Ohio State University
Final meeting of the Cape Roberts Project. Most of the Cape Roberts scientists in attendance, about 50 total. Attended science presentations and meetings, where most of the scientists gave individual or team presentations about their subset of the Cape Roberts Project. I gave a presentation on TEA and what I've done since working on the project in Antarctica. I shared my educational outreach efforts, the core activity, and reminded the group about the responsibilities of TEA's.
It was great! The group really loved the core activity (and the fact that it was edible) and Peter Webb, chief scientist (one of two) for the Cape Roberts Project thanked me for what I've done with their information and how I've continued outreach efforts. Scott Borg (NSF) was in attendance, and I felt that this was a very positive step in the TEA program. This multi-national science team has been nothing but professional in dealing with me as an educator and TEA. They are a great group to work with, and I would say that if any of them request a TEA in the future, it is a good match. Also, since I can't comment on this on the next question, not only has Dr. Verosub visited my classroom, but two of the Italian women scientists visited after the Cape Roberts meeting, and two of the New Zealand scientists visited before the meeting....giving the international feel for the project to my students and giving them more opportunities to interact with researchers from around the world. I loved the female role models in my classroom.

Has a member of your research team visited your classroom in the last year? Yes

2. Community / Colleague Outreach

Transfer

How are you sharing your research experience with your colleagues, district, community, etc? 1. Presentations 2. Core activity 3. Student-created projects for my Antarctic Resource Trunk Antarctic Resource Trunk with examples of photos, digital images, journals, etc. from my Antarctic experience 4. Using the TEA web site 5. Classroom displays

TEA Collaborative Learning Group

Name: Jan Sarbaugh

Active? Yes

Contact Hours: 16

Name: Susie Danielson

Active? Yes

Contact Hours: 16

Name: Amie Foster

Active? Yes

Contact Hours: 5

Have you submitted your TEA Collaborative Learning Group Annual Report? No

Associates Network

Number of Associates in local network: 3

Type of Interaction / Outcomes / Dates / Locations / Parcticipants: We had meetings during most months that focused on TEA's in the field, activities (including sharing my core activity), I gave them copies of the TEA web site CD ROM for their class as well as large Antarctica maps, I continually share how I use TEA in my classroom, and we shared ideas for the Antarctic Resource Trunk and its development.
2000-01 school year
Husmann Elementary
Adding Amie into the mix....I plan to visit her classroom to do a presentation. We communicate regularly and she is also going to borrow the trunk for her class. All 3 of the teachers will be invited to visit Husmann for presentations from Gordon Bain, Australian Antarctic Division later this school year. We continue with meetings, although this year it seems to be more difficult to have as many as before.
Continued sharing of ideas and collaboration on projects where possible.

Presentations and Real Audio Sessions

Presentation Date, Title, Number of Attendees, Etc.
Presentation 1

Date: 1 / 9

Number of Attendees: 33

Location: Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church

Type of Presentation: church youth group

Co-Presenters: none

Content: 1 hour presentation as part of a youth program. Slides, gear, TEA and Cape Roberts Project.

Outcomes: At least 2 other presentations were booked as a result of this talk.

Presentation 2

Date: 1 / 13

Number of Attendees: 67

Location: Rockford, Illinois

Type of Presentation: Phi Delta Kappa (professional educator/administrator organization)

Co-Presenters: none

Content: 1 1/2 hour presentation including slides, gear, TEA, Cape Roberts, educational outreach activities and ideas,and question/answer period. Very enthusiastic group!

Outcomes: Several additional presentations resulted from this evening presentation.

Presentation 3

Date: 1 / 21

Number of Attendees: 130

Location: Hebron Elementary School

Type of Presentation: 3rd through 5th grade classes

Co-Presenters: none

Content: 1 hour presentation including gear, slides, TEA and Cape Roberts Project.

Presentation 4

Date: 1 / 29

Number of Attendees: 38

Location: Crystal Lake, Illinois

Type of Presentation: Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (key women educators)

Co-Presenters: none

Content: 1 1/2 hour presentation about TEA, Antarctic experience, educational outreach, and all aspects of my experience.

Outcomes: Suggestions from this group to apply for a grant to fund an educational outreach project -- Antarctifc trunk of materials -- to travel around Illinois. Will apply for this grant.

Presentation 5

Date: 2 / 8

Number of Attendees: 27

Location: Northern Illinois University, De Kalb, Illinois

Type of Presentation: Science Methods Course (I am the instructor)

Co-Presenters: none

Content: This was a 3 hour presentation to elementary education majors, all a semester away from student teaching. I feel that it is important to share excellent programs like TEA with preservice teachers, to have them become familiar with programs they might get involved with when they have their own class. Students had a lengthy assignment prior to my presentation to familiarize them with the TEA website. They were required to read journal entries, explore the purpose of TEA and learn about other teachers who are involved with the program. My talk covered TEA and TEA Associates, slides of my experience, educaitonal outreach, ECW gear, the TEA website, activites and classroom suggestions, and much more.

Outcomes: One student (an older one) chose to become a TEA Associate as a result of this presentation.

Have you presented to your local board of education this year? Yes

3. Classroom Transfer

Activities Development

Title: Recipe For A Core

Description:
Using a model similar to the core samples examined in the Cape Roberts Project, students will learn how to take field notes like scientists do.

Has this activity been submitted to the TEA Web Site? No

Title: Creating An Educational Kit To Share

Description:
Students will develop an educational kit, including projects/activities for all subject areas. This will be share with other classes. It will include a research component.

Has this activity been submitted to the TEA Web Site? No

Has this activity been submitted to the TEA Web Site? No

4. Other TEA Activity Involvment

TEA Orientation March and August 2000, partnered with Bruce Smith and Sharon Harris throughout their experience. Also in contact with Joanna Hubbard. New TEA's...actively engaged with Kolene Krysl and most recently Tina King are communicating regularly.
ECW gear monitoring; booth hosting at NSTA in Orlando; TEA Activities Workshop in July 2000; Ed Board
Proposals: 3 for NSTA in St. Louis; 3 grant proposals for Antarctic Trunks; 1 for Illinois Science Teachers Association Convention (Oct. 2000); 1 for NSTA regional convention in Milwaukee (Oct. 2000); 2 for NSTA regional convention in Salt Lake City (Oct. 2001)

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

5. Cost Share

Release Days

Number of Release Days Covered by School/District for TEA Program/Activities: 8

Dates: Jan. 21, Feb. 15, March 23, April 6-7 & 20, October 20 & 27

Reasons for Release: presentations, workshops, ISTA, NSTA

Approximate Daily Rate of Substitute and Number of Substitute Days: $75.00

TEA Meetings Covered by School/District/Corporation

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

Other Grants

Type of Grant / Grant Title: Antarctic Resource Trunks

Purpose of Grant: educational outreach/sharing materials

Granting Institution/Corporation/District: Lambda State Foundation For Educational Studies

Date of Application: May 2000

Date of Notification: July 2000

Grant Total: $2,000.00

Other Shared Costs

***Elissa Elliott and I have worked on the Toshiba America grant that is funding 2 Arctic and 2 Antarctic trunks, for $7,000.00 total. Other shared costs: I've shared many of the costs for presentations and conventions, etc...uncluding NSTA regional convention registration $75.00, mileage to events, meals on the road not covered by other organizations. Many of the places I visit do not cover mileage and I drive a significant distance from home to make presentations.

6. Anticipated TEA Involvement (01/2001 to 01/2002)

NSTA St. Louis -- 3 presentations accepted and short course; in charge of booth and booth duties;

TEA orientation in August (CRREL); ECW gear coordinator; local/state/national presentations

Tasmania--Illinois