On January 21, 2015, Real World Literacy and the Common Core community on edWeb.net presented a webinar from McMurdo Station, Antarctica. You can still view this webinar, showing science teacher and National Science Foundation penguin researcher Jean Pennycook, at http://home.edweb.net/special-antarctica-report/
edWeb.net presented another webinar from Antarctica in a broadcast on January 28th, 2014. It is archived at http://home.edweb.net/special-tfk-live-antarctica/ This webinar is also sponsored by Real World Literacy and the Common Core community.
Time for Kids Mini-Site contains supporting materials, such as an Antarctic “Sightseeing Guide”, a history timeline, a quiz, and features about Jean Pennycook’s time on the ice. Even though the name of the site is not age neutral (“kids”), it provides educational materials that can benefit learners of all ages. There are resources for teachers, as well.
Real World Literacy and the Common Core is “…a professional learning community (PLC) that provides teaching ideas and lesson plans that are aligned with Common Core State Standards. It is hosted by the editors of TIME For Kids and is a place where you can stay connected, share ideas, and get support from colleagues. You can post questions, start discussions, and get feedback from experts and peers on the issues and challenges you face every day. This program is sponsored by TIME For Kids.”