International Polar Year, or IPY (2007-2009) is by far the most exciting international scientific and educational opportunity of this century. For the next two years, all eyes will be focused on the physical, social and human dimensions of our planet's polar regions. Watch this blog for news related to Canadian outreach and education efforts related to IPY. Of particular interest to educators! Note: This blog is created independently of any official IPY organization

Thursday, January 29, 2009

IPY Educational Posters available for download.

IPY Educational Posters available for download. UNEP/GRID-Arendal, with financial support from the Research Council of Norway (Forskningsrådet), have released a set of five free downloadable educational posters for the International Polar Year (IPY), aimed at high school students. This project supports the education, outreach, and communications efforts of IPY.

The five posters are available for download in high resolution and accessible formats, in English and Norwegian texts, and are free to use.

1. The Polar Regions 2. Climate Change and the Poles 3. Polar People 4. Research in the Polar Regions 5. Biodiversity and the Poles

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