PolarEDUCATORS workshop in Montreal - deadline application November 14
Teachers meeting Inuit educators
© IPF - Sandra Vanhove
Since the International Polar Year in 2008, the IPF has gained a lot of experience in keeping polar science outreach and education activities alive and prospering. Because of this leadership role, the IPF has been invited to co-organize the PolarEDUCATORS Workshop, which is part of the IPY 2012 From Knowledge to Action Conference, taking place in Montreal, Canada from April 22-27.
The PolarEDUCATORS Workshop will bring together 150 international educators. Participants will hear stimulating talks from polar scientists, educators, indigenous Arctic community members, as well as leaders and innovators working on some of the most critical issues facing the planet. They will try new activities, experiments and lessons that they will be able to adapt for use in your own classroom.
Participants will also take part in the From Knowledge to Action Conference (April 22-27, 2012) which will bring together the latest science findings from the Arctic and Antarctic on everything from oceans to the atmosphere, to snow, permafrost and sea ice, to vegetation and wildlife, to economic and social development and the people and communities who call the Arctic home.
Dates
PolarEDUCATORS Workshop – April 20-22, 2012
From Knowledge to Action Conference – April 22-27, 2012
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Cost
$295 CAD (210.277 €), includes accommodation and registration for both the PolarEDUCATORS Workshop and the From Knowledge to Action Conference (value of over $1,400 CAD or 997.935 €)
* Some meals will be covered during the PolarEDUCATORS Workshop
** Travel subsidies may be available for some applicants
Deadlines
Application period – September 12-NOVEMBER 14, 2011
Successful applicants will be notified of their acceptance by December 9, 2011
Accepted applicants must register for the workshop and conference by January 20, 2011
For more information and to apply
visit: http://www.ipy2012montreal.ca/program/polar_educators.php
