National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: u.s. South Pole Station
The resource explores the National Science Foundation's Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station. The interactive activity consists of a video tour, illustrations, related resources, and a webcam.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Nova Zembla: Why Do We Need Plants?
This module explores how plants help animals survive. Bobby is a scientist on Antarctica. He discovers many amazing uses of plants. Join him and help him learn.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Zoom School: Antarctica
Learn some amazing facts about the coolest place on Earth, Antarctica. Explore a map and geography, science, animals, explorers, jokes, and more. Also contains a quiz to take.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Massive Ice Shelf Is Poised to Break Off of Antarctica
Uh oh! A fast-growing crack in Antarctica's Larsen C ice shelf could soon release a truly huge hunk of ice into the ocean.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Antarctica Warms, Which Threatens Penguins
Describes the threat of climate change in the Antarctica to emperor penguins by affecting the ice sheets where penguin breeding grounds are located.
Ohio State University
Echoes in the Ice: Exploration and Science in Antarctica
A website about Richard E. Byrd, Dr. Frederick A. Cook, and Sir Hubert Wilkins and Antarctica exploration.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Museum of Science, Art and Perception
This museum provides numerous online exhibits about everything from the science of sports to the Hubble Telescope. Each exhibit includes learning ideas, fun activities, articles, and learning games.
Penguin Science
Penguin Science: Penguins Marching Into the Classroom
Follow Adelie Penguin families as they raise their chicks. Daily pictures (November through January) from the penguin colony on Ross Island, Antarctica. are posted with data for students to keep a field journal. Inquiry classroom...
Other
The Antarctic Sun: News About Antarctica
Latest headline scientific news of theworkbeing done in the Antarctic, and stories of the peopleliving there.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Complete List of Ice Shelves in Antarctica
Explains what ice shelves are and provides a list with descriptions of the ice shelves in Antarctica.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Bay of Whales: Calculating Speed
Amelia is a researcher. She studies the speed of animals. Join her in Antarctica to help her figure these calculations.
Michigan Reach Out
Twin Cities Public Television: Antarctica I
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.
Teachnology
Teachnology: Teacher Guide for Antarctica
ELL students - and all students - will find these resources about Antarctica interesting and informative. This site is enriched with maps, clipart, games, activities, vocabulary builders, lesson plans and art activities.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Physical Science
The Discovery Channel provides numerous lesson plans dealing with the physical sciences. Content is organized by grade level, but all lesson plans include suggestions for adaptations for older or younger audiences.
Extreme Science
Extreme Science: Coldest Place on Earth: Antarctica
A description of the extreme climate of the Antarctica, the coldest place on Earth, as well as the windiest. It is also the highest continent, and considered to be a desert as it has little rainfall. Includes information about the...
BBC
Bbc Science & Nature: Chinstrap Penguin
If you are looking for more information on the Chinstrap Penguin, then use this detailed fact sheet and these interesting photos.
Curated OER
Extreme Science: Antarctica Snow Bluff
A huge bluff of snow and ice in the Antarctica. [Photo]
Other
Science
Get an overview of Antarctica. Find out what invertebrates, flowering plants, lichens, and mosses are living in this primitive ecosystem.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Antarctica Penguins: How Does the Moon Influence the Tide?
This lesson explains how the moon affects tides on Earth and about the different types of tides.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Antarctica: Penguins: What Are the Different Aspects of the Weather?
For this lesson, students learn about the different types of weather and the factors that impact them, including air pressure, humidity, sun and wind.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Antarctica Fishing Boat: Where Do Sounds Come From?
In this lesson, students explore where sounds come from and the different sounds that animals make.
Read Works
Read Works: Ice Picks
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a telescope called IceCube that is buried under the ice in Antarctica. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
U.s. Antarctic Program
This government site delves into the research of all aspects of the Antarctic region including its ecosystems, its impact on the climate, and aerospace.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Reptiles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What reptiles can you name? Snakes, alligators, and crocodiles are all reptiles. Modern reptiles live on every continent except Antarctica. They range in size from...