Cape Farewell Youth Expedition 2007

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Hayley
Kidbrooke High School, South East London, UK

Science Project
Hayley wants to investigate different types of wildlife in Svalbard specifically tufted saxifrage, arctic willow, polar bears, bearded seals and arctic foxes. With the help of the others, she will record the names and numbers of all the animal and plant life they see during the trip 

Art Project
Hayley plans to create a collage/diary of her voyage experiences.

“Climate change is destroying ecosystems up in the arctic” Click to watch a short introduction to the projects Josef wants to explore in the Arctic. (Duration: 1:08 mins)

Discover the questions Amy wants to explore during the expedition and what she hopes to share when she’s back. Plus a cameo clip in the middle.  (Duration: 48 secs)

“I want to see how they react to different experiments… stuck between salty and fresh. How will it react to that? I don’t know yet…” Watch this short clip from Amélie introducing her project and the areas she would like to explore. (Duration: 48 secs)

Our challenge: Doriana blogging in Inuktitut 
Doriana, from Victor Sammurtok School in Chesterfield Inlet (Igluligaarjuk), Nunavut, would like to blog in her native Inuktitut. This isn’t something we’ve tried before(!) but we’re doing our best to make it possible. As I researched the ins and outs of doing this, I found some interesting facts and links I thought I’d share…
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Watch footage from the workshops at Kidbrooke and get an introduction to Hayley’s projects. (Duration: 41 secs)

Meet Franziska and watch footage filmed earlier this year from workshops at Lise-Meitner Gymnasium. (Duration: 33 secs)

“I want to write a new story with a climate change theme” Hear more about Lydia’s project and what she plans to do during the voyage. (Duration: 1:11 mins)

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Liam
Riddlesdown High School, Croydon, UK

Science Project
Liam wants to study the difference in salinity of the water from various sources: open sea / by a glacier / along the shoreline etc.The density of water is affected by temperature and salinity which are crucial components in the study of how ocean currents work. Any changes in ocean currents will affect the climate.

Art Project
Liam will collect footage and examples of all the science/art work done on the voyage to build into a “Science Road-show” that will be taken to primary schools and community groups in the local area. The aim is to convey the issues of climate change to others in the community.

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Amy
Moorhead Sports College, Accrington, East Lancs, UK

Science Project
Amy wants to know which of the two – global warming; or global dimming – is having the most effect on the Arctic? She will collect data about the amount of pollutants, especially sulphates.

Art Project
Amy wants to create a drama piece on her return. She also plans to keep a diary whilst in the Arctic written from the point of view of a doll, (dressed in Arctic gear), who is effectively being taken for an adventure!