"Science teachers know that students are intrigued by emerging ('headline') science issues, and learn best by inquiry. But it's hard for science teachers to find deep resources for emerging science topics, and to find time to support open-ended inquiry-based science research in their classrooms.
"Base Camp Earth can help. Each expedition will acquaint your students with a contemporary science topic and inquiry-based learning. The expedition is conducted by fellow students, which makes it accessible, inviting and fun."
-ABOUT BASE CAMP EARTH
WRITERGUY WAS ENGAGED AS:
creator, designer, writer and educator
PLAY TYPE: distance learning
TARGET AUDIENCE: high school students
HIS MISSION WAS TO:
help assemble a small group of high schoolers, ask them to investigate a contemporary science question through inquiry-based learning and simulations, and document their investigations in an entertaining, interactive web module
HIS CLIENT: Burns Telecom Center
YEARS: 2000 - 2002
GO ON EXPEDITION TWO:
"ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINTS"
GO ON EXPEDITION THREE:
"EPIDEMICS AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES"
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