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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