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Develop geography literacy while learning about the unique characteristics of Antarctica The 7 Continents: Antarctica helps students learn about Antarctica through engaging reading and writing activities. Five geography units cover the following standards-based topics: Section 1: Antarctica in the World Introduces students to the location of Antarctica in the world. Antarctica's Relative Location Antarctica's Hemispheres Antarctica's Absolute Location Using a Polar Projection Map Section 2: Physical Features of Antarctica Introduces students to the highest, driest, coldest, and iciest continent on the planet. Formation of Antarctica Antarctica's Harsh Landscape East Antarctica West Antarctica Antarctic Mountains Antarctic Ice Antarctica's Bodies of Water Antarctica's Climate Climate Changes in Antarctica Section 3: History of Exploration Students learn about the history of Antarctica's discovery and exploration. Unknown Southern Land Early Exploration Voyage of the Belgica The Heroic Age Race to the South Pole Exploration by Air Section 4: Antarctica Today Students learn about the people who research, visit, and live in Antarctica. Claims to Antarctica Research Stations Women Scientists in Antarctica Antarctic Time Satellite Communications Tourism in Antarctica Section 5: Antarctica's Wildlife Introduces students to the wildlife of Antarctica. Antarctica's Food Web Antarctica Krill Wandering Albatross Penguins of Antarctica Whales of the Southern Ocean Three Antarctic Fish Colossal Squid Creatures of the Deep
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Develop geography literacy while learning about the unique characteristics of Antarctica
The 7 Continents: Antarctica helps students learn about Antarctica through engaging reading and writing activities.
Five geography units cover the following standards-based topics:
Section 1: Antarctica in the World
Introduces students to the location of Antarctica in the world.
- Antarctica's Relative Location
- Antarctica's Hemispheres
- Antarctica's Absolute Location
- Using a Projection Map
Section 2: Physical Features of Antarctica
Introduces students to the highest, driest, coldest, and iciest continent on the planet.
- Formation of Antarctica
- Antarctica's Harsh Landscape
- East Antarctica
- West Antarctica
- Antarctic Mountains
- Antarctic Ice
- Antarctica's Climate
- Climate Changes in Antarctica
- Antarctica's Bodies of Water
Section 3: History of Exploration
Students learn about the diverse history of Antarctica's discovery and exploration.
- Unknown Southern Land
- Early Exploration
- Bellingshausen and Weddell
- Ross and Wilkes
- Belgica Stranded
- Heroic Age
- Race to the South Pole
- Mawson and Shackleton
- Exploration by Air
- Admiral Byrd
Section 4: People of Antarctica Today
Students learn about the people who research, visit, and live in Antarctica.
- Antarctica Treaty
- Antarctica's Scientific Research
- Female Scientists
- Communication in Antarctica
- Tourism in Antarctica
Section 5: Natural Resources and Wildlife
Introduces students to the natural resources and wildlife of Antarctica.
- Resources of Antarctica
- Lichens, Fungi, Moss, and Algae
- Land Invertebrates
- Animals in the Ocean
- Animals: Visitors on Land
- Antarctica's Web of Life
This resource contains teacher support pages, reproducible student pages, and an answer key.
Synopsis
Develop geography literacy while learning about the unique characteristics of Antarctica
The 7 Continents: Antarctica helps students learn about Antarctica through engaging reading and writing activities.
Five geography units cover the following standards-based topics:
Section 1: Antarctica in the World
Introduces students to the location of Antarctica in the world.
- Antarctica's Relative Location
- Antarctica's Hemispheres
- Antarctica's Absolute Location
- Using a Projection Map
Section 2: Physical Features of Antarctica
Introduces students to the highest, driest, coldest, and iciest continent on the planet.
- Formation of Antarctica
- Antarctica's Harsh Landscape
- East Antarctica
- West Antarctica
- Antarctic Mountains
- Antarctic Ice
- Antarctica's Climate
- Climate Changes in Antarctica
- Antarctica's Bodies of Water
Section 3: History of Exploration
Students learn about the diverse history of Antarctica's discovery and exploration.
- Unknown Southern Land
- Early Exploration
- Bellingshausen and Weddell
- Ross and Wilkes
- Belgica Stranded
- Heroic Age
- Race to the South Pole
- Mawson and Shackleton
- Exploration by Air
- Admiral Byrd
Section 4: People of Antarctica Today
Students learn about the people who research, visit, and live in Antarctica.
- Antarctica Treaty
- Antarctica's Scientific Research
- Female Scientists
- Communication in Antarctica
- Tourism in Antarctica
Section 5: Natural Resources and Wildlife
Introduces students to the natural resources and wildlife of Antarctica.
- Resources of Antarctica
- Lichens, Fungi, Moss, and Algae
- Land Invertebrates
- Animals in the Ocean
- Animals: Visitors on Land
- Antarctica's Web of Life
This resource contains teacher support pages, reproducible student pages, and an answer key.