Bancroft Arnesen Education Programs
Join the team on the Access Water 2012 Expedition to the South Pole, beginning fall 2012.
At a glance:
- An expedition to raise awareness and encourage advocacy on a global issue – access to water – which is crucial to shaping the future for current and coming generations of young people at a global level.
- A methodology for teachers to use with their pupils.
- A set of themes encompassing the issue of access to water.
- Visibility to the work and actions of teachers and students on web and in the media.
Water in Cities by UNESCO
Antarctica by QWiki
Bancroft Arnesen Explore – Curricula
Antarctica
The Bancroft Arnesen Expedition curriculum is based on Liv and Ann’s historic crossing of Antarctica. It is customized for Kindergarten through Sixth Grade (ages 5 to 12 years old) and is available in English. The curriculum incorporates life skills and focuses on subjects that include science, language arts, art, health, social studies, geography, math, history, and physical education.
Peaceful Conflict Resolution
From playground fights to civil wars, conflict is endemic in the world. This curriculum, “Exploring Cultural Conflicts: Journeys Towards Peace,” is intended to help teachers work with students to develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to resolve conflicts peacefully. The curriculum is available in Norwegian, Russian and English.
Exploring Cultural Conflicts : Norwegian [PDF]
Dare to Dream
Inspired by Ann and Liv’s commitment to encourage others to pursue their dreams, Dare to Dream is an activity-filled curriculum to help kindergarten through sixth-grade students develop one of the life’s most important skills — the ability to set and achieve goals. The curriculum is currently only available in English.
Curricula_Dare to Dream [PDF]
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