7 Continents: Antarctica

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