About
The Fuchs Foundation:
In 1958 Sir Vivian Fuchs made history when he successfully completed the first crossing of the Antarctic via the South Pole. This epic journey captured the imagination of the world and it is for this expedition that he is most particularly remembered. He then founded and became the first director of the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). Once Sir Vivian retired from BAS in 1973, the Fuchs Foundation was established in recognition of his contribution to the Survey. This is a charity that was set up to support educational and adventurous outdoor activities for young people, particularly from deprived backgrounds.
The Antarctic Expedition:
In his memory, the Fuchs Foundation aims to inspire future generations by sending young teachers to the Polar Regions to do scientific projects in hostile environments. Science and Geography are often perceived by students as being dull subjects and hard work. I, along with the Fuchs Foundation, challenge this perception and aim to recreate in young people the sense of excitement, adventure and thirst for knowledge. The expedition will be for 6-8 weeks and we will be in one of the most challenging environments imaginable. Temperatures can get down to -40′C and we will be completely self sufficient, hauling our own sleds containing all our food, tents and equipment for the entire stay. I am embarking on this amazing opportunity with three other teachers from around the UK, along with our two guides. For much of the time we are in Antarctica, the only people we will see will be each other and we will be going to places when no others have been before.
See the link below to see the video about the only other teacher expedition to Antarctica:
Antarctica 2007 – the 1st expedition!
Me & My School:
I am a science teacher at The Thomas Hardye School, a large 13-19 mixed comprehensive school in Dorset. I have been teaching at the school for three years and am passionate to change the way that science can be perceived by young people and show them what opportunities are out there for careers in science. I plan to involve the pupils in all aspects of my expedition, from the initial preparation right through until long after I return. Whilst I am away, I plan to update my blog on this website as often as possible, and I also hope to be able to speak to the pupils from the isolation of Antarctica. Following the expedition, I plan to develop a number of lessons, talks and workshops that can be used to share the amazing experience I have had and give the pupils and the community a feel of what it is like to work in Antarctica.
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I think this looks really exciting, I bet you’ll have a wonderful time. Hope the socks don’t smell too much!
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