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- 3rd - 5th
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Students construct a rough map of Antarctic ecosystems and explore relationships among the creatures that populate them. [Note: This lesson can be adapted to focus on other regions, including the one in which you live.] Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 3rd
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Students, through video segments, explore what types of animals live in the Arctic and Antarctica. They also clear up any misconceptions they have about penguins or polar bears. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 8th
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Students research antarctic wildlife and create a diorama and fact sheet to present their research to the class. They create an Antarctic explorer's journal. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 4th
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Students locate information on the various animals of Antarctica, including insects. They identify that there are many distinct environments that support different kinds of organisms and explain why organisms can survive only in environments that meet their needs. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students read the story and diary: Lizzies diaries from Antarctica and Antarctica to get massive clean-up. Students discuss their knowledge of life in Antarctica and raise the fact of the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station and its scientists. They write a diary entry as a scientist staying at the South Pole Station. Students include the main information from the Teacher's Background section and the news story. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students investigate the different types of life found in Antarctica. They conduct research to find different types of information about various organisms. Students classify them according to type and discuss their place in the food web. They construct a detailed food web of the organisms that live in Antarctica. Full Review »
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- 5th - 9th
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Students explore why Antarctica is so important to the planet. They investigate the physical characteristics. Students create their own unique treaty of governance for Antarctica and discuss how laws are enforced in Antarctica. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students use an internet website that presents an online slideshow of the wildlife of Antarctica, including Adelie penguins, Emperor penguins, orcas (killer whales), and a seal. These 13 pictures were taken during the voyage of the U. S. Coast Guard ship Polar Star. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students are asked where they spent their last vacation. They are also asked: Who would ever consider spending their vacation travelin to Antarctica? Students are explained that since the 1950's people have traveled to Antarctica for tourism. They investigate the number of tourists that visit their city or state annually. Full Review »
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- 4th - 12th
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Students research the continent of Antarctica to find important facts about its topography, resources, climate, industry, agriculture, and wildlife. They identify Antarctica's animal life and learn what special needs and habitats these creatures require. They then create a three-dimensional display globe that shows 12 different facts about Antarctica. Full Review »
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