Fuchs Foundation Antarctic Expedition 2007
Wanted: Practicing [Real] teachers for serious science in the Arctic
Leaving Heathrow :
Ruth Hollinger
Geography Teacher from Sheffield
Phil Avery
PGCE Student at Oxford
Ian Richardson
Head of Biology from Hertfordshire
Dr. Amy Rogers
Fast track trainee teacher from Leicestershire
Details
The Fuchs Foundation Antarctic Expedition is a return to the pioneering days of Antarctic Exploration. When the pursuit of knowledge and information drove the explorers to discover the last great continent and its interior. This expedition aims to carry out viable and relevant science in the harsh environment of polar conditions. Science that is exciting and contributes to the wealth of knowledge being gained by the professional research organisations. Science and experience that will inspire young people to learn about the Polar Regions and there impact on the planet as a whole. It is about real science that makes a difference. Science carried out by determined and trained teachers on the Antarctic continent.
Introduction
Peter Fuchs has a vision; to take young people and teachers to the Antarctic and the Arctic. An ongoing vision that each year the Fuchs Foundation provides the opportunity for such people to travel to the polar areas. Not only the Antarctic, but areas such as Greenland and Iceland as well. They will inspire and lead future young people to develop responsible and committed adults, adults with the character and capacity to lead. The Fuchs Foundation Antarctic Expedition will be the launch of Peter’s vision.
Aims
- To conduct real science in Polar Regions in the best tradition of polar science in its historical context.
- To raise the national and international profile of The Fuchs Foundation and the launch of an ongoing programme of science in the Polar Regions.
- To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Sir Vivian Fuchs reaching the South Pole on the 20th January 1958.
- To inspire and motivate young people via a team of teachers carrying out real science on the last continent.
Sponsors
Terra Nova- Gloves and Hats
Contact
Steve Bull via BPE stevebull@bullexpeditions.com
Peter Fuchs, The Fuchs Foundation, peter.fuchs@pipemedia.co.uk
