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Dear Educators,
As of today Ann and Liv have been in Antarctica one week. Our site now has
an interactive route map that tracks the explorers' daily progress. To
follow their daily progress go to
You can also keep up to date by listening to Ann and Liv's audio journals
which, can be found at
To be able to listen to the audio updates you need to have Apple's
QuickTime. If you don't have QuickTime go to
box that says "QuickTime Get 4," click on the box and download. Make sure
to restart your computer after you have downloaded the program.
Now, onto updates...
CURRENT POLAR ACTIVITY
Weather in Antarctica
Antarctica has been described as having some of the harshest weather
conditions in the world. Learn about Antarctica's weather and the types of
conditions Ann and Liv will be facing during the current Polar Activity.
Visit
CURRENT DARE TO DREAM LESSON
You Are What You Value
The lesson is designed to help students develop an understanding of their
own values and how they can be used to help them determine their own dreams
and goals. Go to
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GO THE DISTANCE CHALLENGE
How are you and your students progressing with the "Go the Distance
challenge?" I got an e-mail from Lynn Arnold, a teacher in Ecuador, whose
students have gone more than 500 miles! Can anybody top that? E-mail me
your progress at zoe@basecamp1.com. I'd love to know how your are doing!
For more information on the "Go the Distance" challenge go to
MESSAGE BOARD
To date Ann and Liv have received over 1700 messages thanks in large part to
you and your students. Every message has been read and we do our best to
answer the questions on the message board. We continue to be in awe of the
kind words of individuals who have been inspired by this Expedition. Keep
the messages coming. Go to
UPCOMING
Visit the Global Education Calendar at
information on upcoming Polar Activities and Dare to Dream lessons. The
calendar lists the Bancroft Arnesen Expedition educational activities that
will be featured from September 1, 2000 to March 2, 2001.
ANTARCTIC MAP
If you are in need of a map of Antarctica, you can purchase a National
Geographic Antarctica map from the yourexpedition online store. Go to
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
We welcome your comments and suggestions. Also, please feel free to let me
know what kinds of activities related to the Expedition you and your
students are undertaking.
All the best to each and everyone of you as we go into the holiday season.
Regards,
--
Zoë Alderfer Ryan
Director of Education
Bancroft Arnesen Expedition
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