21 Apr 2014 - 1 May 2014
AXA Arctic Live 2014
The first Arctic Live event inspired schools in seven countries with the latest research on climate change on the Arctic Ocean and the wonder of this unique northern environment. We joined the expedition team led by Dr Helen Findlay from Plymouth Marine Laboratory in the northernmost research community in the world. The science team looked at the levels of ocean acidification and impacts of climate change in one of the most vulnerable and fragile environments on the planet.
Through 50 Skype lessons, daily live social media updates and blogs with imagery and videos, Arctic Live brought the latest science on climate change to an audience of 750,000.
Testimonials
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It is amazing what 30 minutes can do! The children were honestly blown away by the fact that they were speaking to someone actually up there - past the Arctic Circle - and someone who is using science in their job. We as a school have had a real big push on showing the use of science in everyday life, so this has really added to all the efforts we have put in this year!
Mariana Binks
Teacher, Culvers House Primary School, UK
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Our students were so excited after their Skype session. I went to lunch and they wanted me to sit with them so we could talk about the session and what they learned. It was great to see so much enthusiasm about learning. One even told me that they now what to be an explorer.
Michele Samuelson
Teacher, Northside Elementary, Georgia, USA
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My classroom students learned a lot form this virtual field trip. They were amazed to see that at midnight in the arctic they had full sun. They were also motivated to learn more about krill. Thank you for taking the time to teach us about the co2 effects in the ocean waters.
Mrs. Salm
Teacher, Hammer Montessori, California, USA
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The experience was incredible. I learned so much it took me almost 10 minutes to explain everything to my Mum!
Matt, age 8
Student, Felty Elementary School, Texas, USA
Speakers
Dr Helen Findlay
Biological Oceanographer, Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop
Founder and Director, Encounter Edu, UK
