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.
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Antarctica's Relative Location
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Antarctica's Hemispheres
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Antarctica's Absolute Location
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Using a Polar Projection Map
Section 2: Physical Features of Antarctica
Introduces students to the highest, driest, coldest, and iciest continent on the planet.
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Formation of Antarctica
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Antarctica's Harsh Landscape
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East Antarctica
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West Antarctica
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Antarctic Mountains
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Antarctic Ice
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Antarctica's Bodies of Water
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Antarctica's Climate
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Climate Changes in Antarctica
Section 3: History of Exploration
Students learn about the history of Antarctica's discovery and exploration.
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Unknown Southern Land
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Early Exploration
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Voyage of the Belgica
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The Heroic Age
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Race to the South Pole
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Exploration by Air
Section 4: Antarctica Today
Students learn about the people who research, visit, and live in Antarctica.
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Claims to Antarctica
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Research Stations
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Women Scientists in Antarctica
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Antarctic Time
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Satellite Communications
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Tourism in Antarctica
Section 5: Antarctica's Wildlife
Introduces students to the wildlife of Antarctica.
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Antarctica's Food Web
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Antarctica Krill
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Wandering Albatross
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Penguins of Antarctica
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Whales of the Southern Ocean
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Three Antarctic Fish
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Colossal Squid
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Creatures of the Deep
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