The goal of PolarTREC is to advance polar science education and understanding by bringing K-12 educators and polar researchers together through hands-on field experiences. By fostering the intergration of research and eduction, PolarTREC will continue the momentum established during the International Polar Year (IPY) by addressing the following objectives:
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Improve teacher content knowledge of multidisciplinary polar science.
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Improve teacher instructional practices, especially the use of inquiry-based learning to translate polar science to the classroom.
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Improve polar researchers’ understanding of and engagement in K-12 education to strengthen and enrich outreach and dissemination of their research.
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Increase students’ understanding of and engagement in the polar regions, and interest in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) careers.
