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Session Proposal: Arctic Education & Outreach - Effective ways of engaging  diverse learners in Arctic science (AGU25)

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Arctic Education & Outreach - Effective ways of engaging  diverse learners in Arctic science

Session ID#: 250811

Session Description:
The changing polar environments have created important scientific and societal concerns in high and lower latitudes. In this session, we will share effective approaches, frameworks and examples of how to promote a broad understanding and awareness of the changing Arctic and the related societal implications. The session will highlight effective strategies to inspire learners in both formal and informal learning contexts as well as communities. We also invite papers on effective ways of community engagement, co-design of educational and outreach activities, and fostering intergenerational or cross-cultural learning through Arctic Indigenous knowledge, science, and observation.
Co-Sponsor(s):
  • C - Cryosphere
  • SY - Science and Society
Index Terms:

0799 General or miscellaneous [CRYOSPHERE]
0805 Elementary and secondary education [EDUCATION]
0820 Curriculum and laboratory design [EDUCATION]
0830 Teacher training [EDUCATION]
Primary Convener:  Anne U Gold, Organization Not Listed, Washington, DC, United States; University of Colorado Boulder, Center for Education, Engagement and Evaluation; Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, Boulder, United States
Conveners:  Katie Spellman1, Elena B Sparrow1 and Malinda J Chase2, (1)University of Alaska Fairbanks, International Arctic Research Center, Fairbanks, AK, United States(2)Association of Interior Native Educators, Fairbanks, United States
 
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