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The Arctic Ocean

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What organisms live in the Arctic?

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What organisms live in the Arctic?

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How is the Arctic changing?

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How is the Arctic changing?

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The issue of Arctic ice

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How do you train like an Arctic explorer?

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Arctic Ocean and the water cycle

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How do you eat like an Arctic explorer?

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How can we investigate photosynthesis in the Arctic safely?

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How do humans and animals keep warm in the Arctic?

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Can ice melting in the Arctic really cause sea level rise?

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How do humans and animals keep warm in the Arctic?

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The Arctic Ocean and the water cycle with Prof Mark Brandon

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Life beneath the ice

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Research in action

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Ocean acidification: Research in action

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Northern exposures

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Sea ice: Research in action

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A warming world?

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Sea ice: Data analysis

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The next chapter

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How does ocean acidification affect communities?

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Lessons from the deep

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Ocean detectives

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Data analysis: biology

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The Southern Ocean and penguin adaptation with Dr Norman Ratcliffe

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The Atlantic Ocean and climate with Prof Penny Holliday

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Ocean acidification: Data analysis

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What is ocean acidification?

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Conference in a classroom

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Conference in a classroom


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Live Lessons

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Arctic food web

This food web activity introduces young people to a range of organisms that they may come across during an Arctic expedition. Students will be asked to identify, classify and group organisms to build ...
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Arctic science with Clara Nielson

This session is your chance to ask Clara Nielson about her PhD in marine biology and her research on how pollution is changing the ocean. Submit your students’ questions in advance to increase their c...
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Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie

Want to know whether the team pack anything special from home? Students can ask Jamie and Ellie anything in this live Q&A session.
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Arctic food web

This food web activity introduces young people to a range of organisms that they may come across during an Arctic expedition. Students will be asked to identify, classify and group organisms to build ...
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Arctic science with Clara Nielson

This session is your chance to ask Clara Nielson about her PhD in marine biology and her research on how pollution is changing the ocean. Submit your students’ questions in advance to increase their c...
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Keeping warm

This activity is a fun way of learning about how explorers survive the extreme conditions in the Arctic. Students will investigate different materials and compare how they perform as insulators. Stude...
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Polar life with Nick Cox

This session is your chance to ask Nick Cox, UK Arctic Research Station Manager about his experience working with the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) for over 40 years and his work supporting polar res...
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Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie

What is the coldest temperature you have experienced? Students can ask Jamie and Ellie anything in this live Q&A session.
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Keeping warm

This activity is a fun way of learning about how explorers survive the extreme conditions in the Arctic. Students will investigate different materials and compare how they perform as insulators. Stude...
Free

Polar life with Nick Cox

This session is your chance to ask Nick Cox, UK Arctic Research Station Manager about his experience working with the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) for over 40 years and his work supporting polar res...
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Ocean acidification

This fun investigation aims to show how water becomes more acidic when carbon dioxide is bubbled through it. It demonstrates the link between carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and a process called ocea...
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High CO2 in the Arctic with Hannah Green

This session is your chance to ask Hannah Green about her PhD in ocean acidification and her research on what the impacts of high CO2 concentrations levels in the ocean will have on the Arctic.Submit ...
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Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie

How long does it take to get from the base to the sample site? Students can ask Jamie and Ellie anything in this live Q&A session.
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Ocean acidification

This fun investigation aims to show how water becomes more acidic when carbon dioxide is bubbled through it. It demonstrates the link between carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and a process called ocea...
Free

High CO2 in the Arctic with Hannah Green

This session is your chance to ask Hannah Green about her PhD in ocean acidification and her research on what the impacts of high CO2 concentrations levels in the ocean will have on the Arctic.Submit ...
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Sampling for microplastics

This investigation is a great way of learning about how extensive the issue of microplastics is. Scientists have already identified microplastics in the Arctic, but how much is there? Students will co...
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Ocean plastics with Dr Ceri Lewis

This session is your chance to ask Dr Ceri Lewis, a Senior Lecturer in Marine Biology at the University of Exeter, about her research into microplastics in the Arctic and beyond. Submit your students’...
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Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie

What do you think the Arctic will look like in the future? Students can ask Jamie and Ellie anything in this live Q&A session. There were technical issues with this live broadcast. These sometimes...
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Sampling for microplastics

This investigation is a great way of learning about how extensive the issue of microplastics is. Scientists have already identified microplastics in the Arctic, but how much is there? Students will co...
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Ocean plastics with Dr Ceri Lewis

This session is your chance to ask Dr Ceri Lewis, a Senior Lecturer in Marine Biology at the University of Exeter, about her research into microplastics in the Arctic and beyond. Submit your students’...
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Sea level rise

This activity is a great way of learning about sea level rise. This is a good way to clear up common misconceptions such as how melting sea ice in the Arctic will cause sea levels to rise. This inves...
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Adventure science with Ellie Mackay

This session is your chance to ask Ellie Mackay about her extensive experience as a science communicator, extreme environment filmmaker and field producer. Submit your students’ questions in advance ...
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Arctic Q&A with Jamie and Ellie

Have you seen any polar bears or other animals? How close did they get? Students can ask Jamie and Ellie anything in this live Q&A session.
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Sea level rise

This activity is a great way of learning about sea level rise, and is a good way to clear up common misconceptions such as how melting sea ice in the Arctic will cause sea levels to rise. This investi...
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Adventure science with Ellie Mackay

This session is your chance to ask Ellie Mackay about her extensive experience as a science communicator, extreme environment filmmaker and field producer. Submit your students’ questions in advance t...
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Secret Songs of the Sea with Tim Gordon

In this Live Lesson, learners will meet Tim Gordon and learn all about the amazing sounds of the sea. Do clownfish have ears? Can cod talk to each other? What does it sound like when a fish farts unde...
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Adventures in the Arctic with Ellie Mackay

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Adventures in the Arctic with Ellie Mackay

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Arctic food chain

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Arctic Q&A with Ellie and Clara

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Arctic food chain

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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How to survive in the Arctic with Nick Cox

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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How to survive in the Arctic with Nick Cox

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Keeping warm in the Arctic

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Keeping warm in the Arctic

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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What happens if the Arctic melts?

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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What happens if the Arctic melts?

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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How does CO2 affect the ocean?

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Parlez avec un scientifique arctique

En raison de l’éclosion du COVID-19 (Coronavirus), les cours en direct d’AXA Arctic Live 2020 seront dispensés en tant qu’événement virtuel, avec des conférenciers se joignant d’où ils se trouvent, pl...
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How does CO2 affect the ocean?

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Science of a changing Arctic

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Science of a changing Arctic

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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How to sample for plastics

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Gespräch mit einem Arktis-Wissenschaftler

Aufgrund des Ausbruchs von COVID-19 (Coronavirus) werden AXA Arctic Live 2020 Live-Kurse als virtuelles Ereignis angeboten, bei dem die Referenten, statt von der Arktischen Forschungsstation aus, von ...
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Plastics in the Arctic with Dr Ceri Lewis

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Plastics in the Arctic with Dr Ceri Lewis

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Carbon emissions and the Arctic with Dr Helen Findlay

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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Carbon emissions and the Arctic with Dr Helen Findlay

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, AXA Arctic Live 2020 live lessons will be delivered as a virtual event, with speakers joining from where they are, rather than from the UK's Arctic Research...
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All about the Arctic Ocean

The live lesson will focus on building an understanding of the Arctic Ocean and the science behind how it is changing. Remember that questions and shout outs can be submitted in advance for booked le...
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Arctic food web

This food web live lesson introduces young people to the interdependence of living things in the Arctic. Students will review key terms in describing feeding relationships between living things, befor...
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Arctic food chains

This food chains activity introduces young people to a range of living things that they may come across during an Arctic expedition. Students will be asked to identify, classify, and group organisms t...
Free

Arctic food web

This food web live lesson introduces young people to the interdependence of living things in the Arctic. Students will review key terms in describing feeding relationships between living things, befor...
Free

Ocean plastics in the Arctic

This Ocean Plastics in the Arctic live lesson introduces students to the issue of marine plastic pollution and how plastics in the UK could reach the Arctic and affect life in the frozen ocean. This l...
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Ocean plastics in the Arctic

This Ocean Plastics in the Arctic live lesson introduces students to the issue of marine plastic pollution and how plastics in the UK could reach the Arctic and affect life in the frozen ocean. This l...
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Desentrañando los misterios del mercurio en el Oceano

Esta lección en vivo es una oportunidad para que le preguntes a Natalia Torres-Rodríguez sobre su investigación y trabajo sobre el océano. Envíe las preguntas de sus estudiantes con anticipación para ...
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Human activity in the Arctic

This live lesson focuses on human activity in the Arctic and is suited for students studying Geography GCSE. Henry Burgess, head of the UK’s Arctic Office, will give students an introduction to the re...
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Human activity in the Arctic

This live lesson focuses on human activity in the Arctic and is suited for students studying Geography A-level. Henry Burgess, head of the UK’s Arctic Office, will give students an introduction to the...
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How to survive in the Arctic

This live lesson explores what it is like to live above the Arctic Circle. Arctic research station leader Nick Cox will answer questions about his work at the UK's Arctic Research Station. Nick Cox ha...
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How to survive in the Arctic

This live lesson explores what it is like to live above the Arctic Circle. Arctic research station leader Nick Cox will answer questions about his work at the UK's Arctic Research Station. Nick Cox ha...
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Exploring the Arctic

We welcome younger children to our first Arctic Live lesson for EYFS. The live lesson is a perfect introduction to the Arctic. The host for the lesson is Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop who has visited the Arct...
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Exploring the Arctic

We welcome younger students at primary school to our first Arctic Live lesson for key stage 1 classes. This lesson is a perfect introduction to the Arctic. The host for the lesson is Jamie Buchanan-Du...
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Exploring the Arctic

During this live lesson, students will learn about the Arctic, with a special focus on sea ice. The lesson will be hosted by Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop who was part of an expedition team that spent weeks l...
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Exploring the Arctic

This lesson is a perfect introduction to the Arctic. It is hosted by Jamie Buchanan-Dunlop who has visited the Arctic seven times (and Antarctica once). He will share some highlights of work and life ...
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Sea level rise

This live lesson broadcast is a great way of learning about sea-level rise and clear up common misconceptions such as how melting sea ice in the Arctic will cause sea levels to rise. The investigation...
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Sea level rise

This live lesson broadcast is a great way of learning about sea-level rise and clear up common misconceptions such as how melting sea ice in the Arctic will cause sea levels to rise. The investigation...
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Conoce a un científico polar

Esta lección en directo es una oportunidad para que pregunten al doctor Marc Oliva sobre su investigación y trabajo en el Ártico y en otras regions frías. Envíen las preguntas de sus estudiantes con a...
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Explorer les mystères du mercure dans l'océan

Cette leçon en direct est l'occasion pour vous d'interroger Marie-Maëlle Desgranges sur ses recherches et son travail sur l'océan. Soumettez les questions de vos élèves à l'avance pour avoir une chanc...
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How is the Arctic Ocean changing?

This fun live lesson investigation aims to show how water becomes more acidic when carbon dioxide is bubbled through it. It demonstrates the link between carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and a process...
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How is the Arctic Ocean changing?

This fun live lesson investigation aims to show how water becomes more acidic when carbon dioxide is bubbled through it. It demonstrates the link between carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and a process...
Free

How is the Arctic Ocean changing?

This fun live lesson investigation aims to show how water becomes more acidic when carbon dioxide is bubbled through it. It demonstrates the link between carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and a process...
Free

Explore the Arctic

We welcome younger children to our first live lesson broadcast from the Arctic for early years. The live lesson is a perfect introduction to the Polar Regions. The host for the live lesson is Jamie, w...
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Explore the Arctic

This is an introductory lesson to the Arctic. The host for the live lesson is Jamie, who will be on his eighth trip to the Arctic. Jamie will share some of the equipment needed to explore this harsh e...
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Explore the Arctic

This is an introductory lesson to the Arctic. The host for the live lesson is Jamie, who will be on his eighth trip to the Arctic. Jamie will share some of the equipment needed to explore this harsh e...
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Explore the Arctic

We welcome younger children to our first live lesson broadcast from the Arctic for lower primary classes. The live lesson is a perfect introduction to the Polar Regions. The host for the live lesson i...
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Live investigation: an 'acid' Arctic

This fun live lesson investigation aims to show how water becomes more acidic when carbon dioxide is bubbled through it. It demonstrates the link between carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and a process...
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Live investigation: an 'acid' Arctic

This fun live lesson investigation aims to show how water becomes more acidic when carbon dioxide is bubbled through it. It demonstrates the link between carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and a process...
Plus

Explore the Arctic

This is an introductory lesson to the Arctic. The host for the live lesson is Jamie, who will be on his eighth trip to the Arctic. Jamie will share some of the equipment needed to explore this harsh e...
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Live investigation: sea level rise

This live lesson broadcast is a great way of learning about sea-level rise and the consequences of a warming Arctic. It will help to clear up common misconceptions such as how melting sea ice in the A...
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Live investigation: sea level rise

This live lesson broadcast is a great way of learning about sea-level rise and the consequences of a warming Arctic. It will help to clear up common misconceptions such as how melting sea ice in the A...
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Caring for the Arctic

Svalbard is the fastest warming place on the planet. In this live lesson, students will learn how the environment surrounding the UK Arctic Research Station has changed over the past decades. After a ...
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Join an Arctic Adventure

In this unique Flipgrid Live Event, learners worldwide will travel to the frozen north to meet the team at an Arctic Research Station on Svalbard. Svalbard is a stunningly beautiful Arctic Island, and...
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Arctic Open Q&A

This is a unique opportunity to ask your questions about the Arctic to Professor Dame Jane Francis, Director of the British Antarctic Survey, and Nick Cox, Arctic Station Manager for the British Antar...
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Meet an Arctic scientist

This live lesson explores the work of an Arctic scientist, what a day in the life of a polar researcher is like, and also a chance for students to ask any questions about work and life exploring this ...
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Meet an Arctic scientist

This live lesson explores the work of an Arctic scientist, what a day in the life of a polar researcher is like, and also a chance for students to ask any questions about work and life exploring this ...
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Meet an Arctic scientist

This live lesson explores the work of an Arctic scientist, what a day in the life of a polar researcher is like, and also a chance for students to ask any questions about work and life exploring this ...
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Arctic ask-me-anything

This live lesson is a chance for exam grade students to ask any questions they want about life and science in the Arctic. Classes may wish to reference previous live lessons as background and to help ...
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Arctic ask-me-anything

This live lesson is a chance for younger students to ask any questions they want about life and science in the Arctic. This is truly an ask-me-anything session, so we are as happy to talk about going ...
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Women on the frontiers of climate science

To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2023 we are going to meet two amazing women working in science. We have Dr Ceri Lewis and Georgie Savage, researchers at the University...

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