This is a brief biography of the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen.

This site is on Amundsen (1872-1928 CE), the leader of a Norwegian expedition, races Robert Scott's group to the South Pole.

Use this site to learn what the Navy has to say about ocean currents and then test your knowledge with their quiz.

NPR presents a pictorial essay on Antarctica and discusses why tourism is on the rise.

Resource-rich website will help students understand the challenges that Antarctica faces, the history of its exploration and the relationship between Antarctica and the rest of the world. Activities reveal insights about how it feels to...

A printable, one-page dorsal view of the external squid anatomy. This particular diagram features the colossal squid, believed to be the largest squid species.

BBC Wildlife profiles the largest penguin species, the Emperor penguin of Antarctica, with facts and photographs.

Explains what prevailing westerlies are and the impact they have on weather systems around the world.

Describes the features and characteristics of the tundra biome, the different types, where they are found, their climate and seasonal changes, and their plants and animals.

A very short description of this solitary predator with a revealing picture that brings home the ferocity of this mammal.

View satellite pictures of 19 different areas of the ice shelves surrounding Antarctica. Each picture is labeled and can be viewed in the thermal or visible parts of the spectrum.

Photograph of Antarctica.

This resource provides links to ideas and for teaching about the Arctic Circle and about the Antarctic. There are also links to additional sites.

Killer whales live in all the oceans between the Arctic and Antarctic ice packs. Given this enormous range and their predatory lifestyle, it is not surprising that they are adaptable, with an excellent memory, intelligence, and a...

A complete look at the continent of Antarctica. You can view pictures, utilize a fact file index, and get a historical timeline.

After learning why scientists go to Antarctica, students plan and go on an expedition of an "unexplored" territory themselves. Planning guide for the expedition is included.

This site provides basic reasons for Antarctica's importance to our planet. Students can create their own treaty of governance for Antarctica.

Facts about the location, human geography, physical geography, climate, geology, and topography of Antarctica.

This concise site contains a brief history of Byrd's life along with an easy to read chronology of major events in his life.

This site provides a detailed overview of the Emperor Penguin. Content includes a focus on this bird's physical characteristics, geographic range, natural history, economic importance for humans, and more.

This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on latitude tells what it is, lists some latitudes of particular importance, and tendencies that latitudes can determine. Links are provided throughout for additional information.

Explore the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of New Zealand on this site.

Learn about the five oceans of the Earth, life in the oceans, and why oceans are salty.

An assortment of clip art featuring scenes of natural habitats, homes, and other places. Scroll down to find the topic of your choice.