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    Sandra Justin, a retired science teacher and consultant, shares her experience of lifelong learning through travel and continuing education. She discusses her trip to Antarctica where she was surprised to see plant life like lichens, moss, and algae growing in the harsh conditions. Justin emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning and getting experience through activities like travel and courses. She has taken over 30 years of classes in a wide range of topics and believes it's important to continue learning new things and challenging oneself.

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    Sandra Justin, a retired science teacher and consultant, shares her experience of lifelong learning through travel and continuing education. She discusses her trip to Antarctica where she was surprised to see plant life like lichens, moss, and algae growing in the harsh conditions. Justin emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning and getting experience through activities like travel and courses. She has taken over 30 years of classes in a wide range of topics and believes it's important to continue learning new things and challenging oneself.

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    Sandra Justin, a retired science teacher and consultant, shares her experience of lifelong learning through travel and continuing education. She discusses her trip to Antarctica where she was surprised to see plant life like lichens, moss, and algae growing in the harsh conditions. Justin emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning and getting experience through activities like travel and courses. She has taken over 30 years of classes in a wide range of topics and believes it's important to continue learning new things and challenging oneself.

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    Science NIE ACTIVITY Science Matters!

    is a series presented in
    collaboration with the Connecticut Academy of

    MATTERS!
    Science and Engineering and the
    The Discovery Museum.
    For more information, visit www.ctcase.org
    … IN CONNECTICUT or call 860.571-7143.

    Getting into the Habit of Life-long Learning


    Sandra Justin, PhD
    Science Teacher (retired) and Consultant
    The landing area was covered in rock with patches of snow extending from the overhang 50 feet
    WORDS TO KNOW
    from the waters edge. Curious penguins watched as I waded through the ankle deep water and
    stepped onto the beach. Here I am, I thought. I finally did it. I’m on my 7th continent – Antarctica. Algae – Algae are organisms that are very important because they
    make much of Earth’s oxygen. Some algae, such as seaweed, look like
    I had read firsthand accounts, seen documentaries and attended presentations. All of that knowledge plants. However, algae are actually neither plants nor animals. Instead
    did not prepare me for this experience. Three days of rough water while crossing the Drake
    Passage was in the past, Antarctica was to be
    they belong to a group of living things called protists.
    my playground for the next 10 days. Lichen – a type of small plant that grows on rocks and walls
    Most of the days were cloudy with a constant Moss – a small flowerless green plant that lacks true roots, growing in
    wind. February is summer in Antarctica, so low carpets or rounded cushions
    temperatures were between 32° – 40° F. I
    saw thousands of molting penguins, sea birds Moai – Giant stone statues on Easter Island, which is located
    scavenging for food and seals lying on rocks approximately 2,180 miles west of continental Chile
    or patches of snow. What surprised me was Pedagogy – Refers to the art and science of teaching and learning
    the plant life. I did not know that plants grew
    in Antarctica. There were lichens, moss and
    algae in beautiful shades of orange, yellow,
    red and green. They were hard to the touch and smooth, not soft and lush like the mosses found
    in New England.
    I discovered a long time ago that I learn best by doing. I get experience through travel and by taking
    courses. As with Antarctica, photos cannot compare to seeing the Eiffel Tower, the Taj Mahal or the
    Great Pyramid of Giza in person. I wanted to see the Moai, the giant stone heads on Easter Island,
    so I took a side-trip on my way to Antarctica.
    The same was true for my education. Over 30 years, I have taken a wide assortment of courses, Algae
    everything from ‘The Glacial History of New England,” to “Fundamentals of Acting.” When colleagues
    would ask “Why,” I would answer, “Why not?” Why not continue to learn new things; why not be
    challenged and why not get out of your comfort zone?

    SKILLS + KNOWLEDGE
    I am an educator. I have taught middle school science, pedagogy and content to K – 12
    science teachers, and graduate courses at the university level. I have four advanced degrees
    (Science in Education, Liberal Studies, 6th Year in Administration and Supervision, and a PhD
    in Curriculum and Instruction). Teaching is more than the passing on of information. What
    is important is the experience behind that knowledge and the skill to translate it into a form
    understood and absorbed by the learner, regardless of age. Learning has to be active and
    interactive.
    MEET THE SCIENTIST Moss
    One afternoon I borrowed microscopes for my fifth grade class. I wanted my students to Lichen
    look at ordinary objects, such as hair, yarn and insect wings. When I saw how excited and Sites to Visit
    engaged they became, it changed the way I taught science. I always liked science, but now AntarcticaFacts about the Antarctic Continent, including its explorers, animals and climate.
    I love it!
    There are also fun activities to do.
    http://atozkidsstuff.com/anart.html#
    http://coolantarctica.com/
    Easter Island
    http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/earth/easterisland.html
    History and activities for students

    Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE): Science Framework


    • Scientific inquiry is a thoughtful and coordinated attempt to
    search out, describe, explain and predict natural phenomena.
    • Scientific inquiry progresses through a continuous process of
    questioning, data collection, analysis and interpretation.

    43715-01

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