Dear UKPN
Polar Educators International invite you to share your knowledge and enthusiasm for Antarctica with others on Antarctic Day this December 1st. This is the day when the Antarctic Treaty was signed in 1959, and adopted "with the interests of science, and the progress of all mankind." Coordinated by the Foundation for Good Governance of International Spaces (http://www.ourspaces.org.uk/) in collaboration with APECS, PolarTREC and Polar Educators International (PEI) we are engaging in new activities. Each year we plan to build a broader network - to raise awareness about Antarctica and to celebrate this milestone of peace in our civilization with hope and inspiration for future generations.
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Check out all the opportunities to get involved!
PolarTREC is hosting a live PolarConnect event!
US Teacher Michael Lebaron will connect with classrooms to celebrate Antarctica Day from McMurdo Station, Antarctica!
3 December 2012 at 9:30am AKST [10:30am PST, 11:30am MST, 12:30pm CST, 1:30pm EST] Participation is free and easy.
http://www.polartrec.com/polar-connect/register
There will be a flag ceremony in Antarctica with Antarctica Day flag designs made by students, and we hope to have as many countries represented as possible. See translations in 12 languages http://apecs.is/outreach/antarctica-day/antarctica-day-2012/flagship-activity so please find a school near you and share your perspectives along with the power point available at Our Spaces Antarctica Day 2012http://www.ourspaces.org.uk/ .
You can launch a virtual balloon from wherever you are to show that you love Antarctica (http://apecs.is/outreach/antarctica-day/antarctica-day-2012/launch-a-balloon) Let us know your activities and plans for Antarctica Day 2013!
For inspiration watch for the release of PEI 's Antarctica Day video, stay tuned Nov 29th.
Look for more great ideas and teaching resources (from many countries) at http://apecs.is/outreach/antarctica-day/antarctica-day-2012, http://www.ourspaces.org.uk/, andhttp://www.polartrec.com/resources
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Polar Educators International [PEI] - A global professional network for those that educate in, for, and about the Polar Regions.
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