Pre-trip Journal October, 2006 7 - Preparations - Ms. Ellwood has been preparing for her trip to Antarctica. She has been SCUBA diving off the coast of Rye, New Hampshire to test her diving equipment and for the practice. ~ Rye Beach, New Hampshire, US 50°F
19 - School Visitations - I have been taking time to meet with students from schools in the seacoast area. Today, I visited the 2nd grade classes at Rye Elementary School. This is a short clip from the video I showed them of my first visit to "The Ice." Diving Movies #1 ~ Rye, NH Temperature: 60°F 31 - Ms. Ellwood has been making several dives off the coast of New Hampshire in preparation for her trip to Antarctica. Learn a little about SCUBA diving with the following movies.
Ms. Ellwood must fill her air tank at the local dive store. Why does she put the tank in the water? Watch this movie to find out. (Sorry, it's sideways.)
• Science connection: What is the relationship between pressure and temperature? Diving Movies #2
Science connection: How are these waters different than Antarctica? What can she expect to see in the ocean or lakes of Antarctica?
November, 2008 1 Nov. 1 - Message from Ms. Ellwood
"Hello RJH! I am sending you warm wishes from way down south! I just wanted to let you know that I've done 5 dives (with about 15 more in the waiting line!) and NOT ONE DROP of Antarctic water has gotten into my dry suit! I cannot thank you enough for your contributions to help keep me dry, and thus markedly warmer! Thank you Thank you Thank you! Have fun and I'll see you all soon!"