Antarctic Theme Page

This "Theme Page" has links to two types of resources related to the study of Antarctic. Students and teachers will find curricular resources (information, content...) to help them learn about this topic. In addition, there are also links to instructional materials (lesson plans), which will help teachers provide instruction in this theme. Please read our disclaimer.


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  Pointer ImageSouth-Pole.com:
This site is dedicated to the stamps, postal history and heroic explorers of the polar regions and their surrounding islands. Descriptions of the lives and discoveries of more than 20 Antarctic explorers.

  Pointer ImageAustralian Antarctic Division:
A meta-list of links to a collection of Antarctic information, current activities, photos, scientific research updates and publications.

  Pointer ImagePolar Connections: Exploring the World's Natural Laboratories:
Lesson plans (elementary/junior high) where students assume the role of polar researchers in this collection of teaching/learning activities from the National Science Foundation.

  Pointer ImageBiome Investigation:
Lesson plans for students to use science process and research skills to investigate the six biomes of the world.

  Pointer ImageNot Alone on the Ice:
Lesson plans (intermediate/junior high) where students test the insulating properties of various materials while designing a South Pole research station in a 10 period teaching unit from the National Science Foundation.

  Pointer Imageglacier:
Antartic topics including expedition, weather, oceans, and ice.

  Pointer ImageWelcome to Antarctica!:
Virtual tour with conversational commentary and pictures of life in the Antarctic.