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APECS China - Series of popular science activities in middle schools and kindergartens	01/12/2020	University of Science and Technology of China	series of popular science activities in middle schools and kindergartens	View
UKPN Antarctica Day Quiz	01/12/2020	Online	We are SO happy to announce that we have an exciting Antarctica Day Quiz running this year! Antarctica Day has been celebrated since 2010 to commemorate the signing of the Antarctic Treaty on 1st December 1959. So, grab a pint, a penguin, and a pal and join us on 1st Dec at 19:00 GMT on zoom. You can register here with a team of max 5 people (all participating virtually): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/antarctica-day-quiz-tickets-130384378185?fbclid=IwAR0FMmry2diyy4ssO-lXmRgO9YaTtJyN5kNpSRrzK-4pT2_13bm4yw-ipV0	View
Creativity Contest "Cold Regions - Cool Facts" by APECS Germany and the German Society of Polar Research (DGP)	01/12/2020	Online	Looking for a project in the November Corona lockdown? Due to the late semester start, we have extended the deadline for our “Cold Regions-Cool Fact” Contest to December 1, Antarctica Day! Let’s make use of this gray, rainy month at home and think about a way to share with us your favorite Polar Fact in a creative format. Don’t forget, the winner gets 500€! Looking for some inspiration? Have a look at our examples. Here are the most important information for you: You should make sure that - You present your topic in a technically correct way - Your contribution is in German or English, in case you write texts - You adapt your content to your target group, which can range from primary school children to an interested public - Your contribution can at least to some extent be published on our website Formalities: - You are studying at a German university for a bachelor's or master's degree or for a teacher training position - Closing date for entries is 1 December 2020 (23:59 CET) - The submitted contributions will be evaluated through a panel of judges (consisting of members of the APECS Germany Board, the DGP, and experts in science communication) - The rights of use for educational and teaching purposes will be transferred to APECS and DGP.	View
Antarctica Day in Brazil	01/12/2020	Brazil	We will celebrate this special day with two activities; 1) an Instagram live stream with the team of Comandante Ferraz Antarctic Station (Brazilian station in Antarctica). During the live video, the public can virtually visit the Brazilian research station and ask questions to the team who are there. And 2) we invite the public to post a photo or video on their social media using #DiadaAntartica, and tagging the social networks of @apecs_brasil.	View
Raising the True South Flag	01/12/2020	Global	Join a community of hundreds of "Antarcticans" across the globe who are raising the True South Antarctica Flag to signal their commitment and care for the 7th continent. National Antarctic Programs, nonprofits, businesses, and individuals are participating in locations across Antarctica and the world. You can participate by flying the flag on your flag pole, your website, or your social media page. Join in the conversation by tagging @truesouthflag on your Facebook or Instagram posts.	View
Studies developed by Antarctic Colombian Researchers	01/12/2020	Colombia	APECS Colombia is organizing a talk for the 2020 Antarctic Day. We invite any teacher and high school student to know more about APECS and some research developed by Polar Colombian researchers. Language: Spanish. If you are interested, please join us next 1st of December at 10:00 am (GMT-5). You can find the link to join the event below.	View

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