"REVEL: Research and Education: Volcanoes, Exploration and Life " by Véronique Robigou and John R. Delaney (University of Washington, School of Oceanography, Seattle, Washington 98195-7940)

POSTER ABSTRACT

REVEL is a program designed to support and empower science teachers to enhance Math, Science and Technology education. The program was developed by the University of Washington School of Oceanography and Volcano Systems Center. The 1996 pilot project provided an opportunity for science teachers to participate in a scientific research cruise and offers two curriculum development workshops at the University of Washington during the 1996-1997 school year. The site of research operations for the REVEL96 cruise was 200 miles off the British Columbia -Washington-Oregon coast on the Endeavour Segment of the Juan de Fuca Ridge spreading center. The focus of studies were the physical, chemical and biological processes associated with active volcanic and hydrothermal systems. The scientific party on board the research vessel Thomas G. Thompson used the Canadian Remotely Operated Platform for Ocean Sciences (ROPOS) to document and sample the biological communities supported by active hydrothermal venting. The night time program included CTD surveys of the water column to explore for unknown actively-venting sites and SeaBeam mapping surveys.The nine selected 7-14 grade science teachers acted as research assistants working in collaboration with scientists during a two week-long cruise. In addition to their involvement in research, the teachers participated in hands-on marine operations, stood watches for ROPOS dives, attended lectures offered by resident scientists and brainstormed on curriculum ideas to develop, implement and test in their classrooms in the next few months.
REVEL Web site: http://www.ocean.washington.edu/revel/