Wednesday — Research Day

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Dana

Research day is comprised of the groups gathering to discuss research questions, formulating hypotheses and designing a method of research. They then head out into the field to collect data. Before dinner, they return from the field with their collection of data, analyze it, come up with a conclusion and put together a presentation. Each group presents to the others during our evening program.

Kristin works with the students on designing creative presentations.

Noel takes the temperature of the Kelly Hot Spring.

Noel takes the temperature of the Kelly Warm Spring.

Group 1 collects their data.

Group 1 analyzes their data.

…and prepares for their presentation.

Clouds catch the light of sunset.

Well after sunset. One minute exposure.

Presentations

Kristin teaches gesture drawing.

Tetons by moonlight.

Tuesday — Bradley-Taggert Day

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Dana

Enthusiastic groups marched up the terminal moraine near Bradley and Taggert Lakes looking for geological clues.

The dining lodge glows invitingly pre-dawn.

Merran, Parker and Kaylea.

Snowshoeing up the trail.

Mighty Marion.

Escaping the “ring of fire”

What can you learn from a map?

Group 2 poses on the terminal moraine under Grand Teton after learning about the geology of the area — specifically the effect of glaciation.

Leaving Bradley-Taggert before the snow arrives.

Some pics from Brad Warrick…

Digging into snow science

Measuring layers and density.

Gauging temperatures at different depths.

And some pics from Lynne Scott…

Students presented their results of a hypothesis to practice the scientific method in preparation of our research day.

Snowy landscape outside our cabins lit by a headlamp. One minute exposure of two images blended together in PhotoShop using the Screen Blend Mode.

We will explore night photography more…

Monday — Intro to the Teton GYE

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Dana

We all woke with renewed energy and excitement for the day. (pictures post in reverse order)

Starting the evening program on Communication Chaos

A glorious sunset sent us off to bed.

Back to campus

Up to the sage brush flat.

Noel takes notes.

Coyote tracks? or maybe fox.

Elsa writes a list of abiotic, biotic and cultural observations.

Sunken in the snow

Eating with a view

Lunch time

First hill

Field science discussion

Circle up before hitting the trail.

In the spot light

Learning to ski.

Instructors demonstrate falling.

Using the art supplies

Noel

Katelin

Maria

Valerie

Katie

Barrett

Kristin shares journal art with the students.

Tarn shares writing from her morning.

Sunrise on the Tetons captured us for several minutes as we gazed out the Dining Room window or stood on the porch with cameras clicking.

Sunday

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Dana

Julia, one of the Teton Science School graduate instructors, introduces the schedule to the students.

First wildlife encounter, a red fox. After this pose, it ran up to a ridge where there was a companion.

The Lost Wonder Hut

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Dana

Here are the last of the pictures for the week. I’m going to forgo the captions so that I can relax and watch Life of Pi with the kids.

Testimony meeting around the campfire.

My dog ears.

HDR image.

View of the Lost Wonder Hut in the distance.

Reading the fourth Harry Potter book.

Sophie in the snow shelter.

HDR Image of the Lost Wonder Hut.

Cross-country Ski Day

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Dana

The students did a great job learning cross-country skiing. Snow conditions were much better on South Fork Lake Creek Trail. There won’t be any pictures posted for the next two days while we are up at the Lost Wonder Hut. I’ll work on getting them posted when we come back down, but it may not be until we return to St. Louis.