Would you like to gain a science communication case study for your CV? Would you be able to help answer some questions from children and share presentations about the polar regions on-line? If so, we'd like to hear from you.
Education Through Expeditions was set up in 2009 by Polar Explorer Antony Jinman and has delivered over 700 school visits both here in the UK and overseas. In addition to our school outreach work we have also built a digital web platform to increase our impact whilst also improving teachers knowledge of the polar regions.
ETE Live Learning connects explorers and scientists with schools via a digital web platform, inspiring children and adults alike and educating them about the world around them. ETE does this by creating exciting and engaging activities and teaching resources linked to the National Curriculum at all levels for science and Geography, as well as cross curricular resources and activities.
ETE are currently working closely with a network of schools from Cornwall and Wales and we are looking for some willing polar mentors to volunteer to log on to our Live Learning Platform and help answer some of the children's questions (aged between 5 and 11). We would also additionally be looking for people that would like to share any blogs or interesting material that could inspire young children to take an interest in the Polar Regions and science. E.g. blog on what it's like being a Polar Scientist/why the Polar Regions are important/any video material that may be inspiring for younger children.
A profile will be created on our web platform for each Polar Mentor which will include a bio and a link to any personal websites.
We also have freelance positions available within our school outreach team, so if you would like to earn some money and help us provide polar science workshops in schools, we'd love to hear from you.
Should anyone wish to get involved please email Rachel Manning at info@etehome.org or ring on 01752 588347. www.ETELiveLearning.org
