International Polar year 07/08 begins on March 1 and there are amazing outreach efforts particularly in education. There are some interesting launch events and education initiatives you can check out on their website.

For those of you with kids, maybe some of these activities can fit into your school, church, etc…
To become part of this exciting international scientific effort:
1. Do some ice investigations like the ones suggested below.
2. Launch a virtual balloon representing your school on the map.
3. Check back frequently to see balloons go up around the world.
4. Continue to take part in IPY by learning about polar science in your classroom. More resources will be added to the educators’ page throughout IPY.

-- JaneMarsching