As the IPY research program moves toward analysis and results and as
IPY participants plan for a large international conference in Oslo in
June 2010, the IPO plans two Polar Weeks, in October 2009 and March
2010, with the theme: What Happens at the Poles Affects Us All.
These Polar Weeks have four goals:
To expand the IPY global networks of motivated and enthused educators;
To raise the visibility of polar issues and polar organizations;
To enhance the development of polar science educational materials; and
To develop long-term education and outreach partnerships for polar
science.
In October (October 5th through 9th) the IPY Polar Week will focus on
recruiting new individual and institutional partners, will stimulate
increased engagement by polar partners, and will highlight classroom
activities developed for the new IPY Polar Resource Book. In March
2010 the Polar Week will focus on local community-building activities,
will connect new and existing partners in science outreach, and will
stimulate global enthusiasm for June on-line and on-site events. Both
polar weeks will feature fresh accessible science, live web events,
fun classroom activities, virtual balloon launches and spontaneous
global inter-connections - activities that have made IPY Polar Days
effective and enjoyable.
For more information please visit the IPY website at:
http://www.ipy.org/index.php?/ipy/detail/international_polar_days
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