ConclusionProcedureResourcesTaskIntroduction

PROCEDURE
1. Form a group of like minded adventurers. Decide who will present each research topic to the class. You will use class time to find the answers to these questions. In addition to conducting this research, each day you will be given a problem to solve as a group. Your answers must be given to your teacher. If you submit a correct answer, your group will advance in the race to the South Pole.
Topic 1

Identify and research the following Antarctic explorers. Describe the role each played in Antarctic history. Make a timeline that incorporates each explorer and their major accomplishments.

James Cook

Robert Scott

Ernest Shackleton

Douglas Mawson

Raold Amundsen

Richard Byrd

Topic 2

Research several scientific programs that are ongoing in Antarctica. What is being studied in Antarctica, who is working there, and why is the science important? Select 4 or 5 research topics to summarize in your presentation.

What is it like to live in Antarctica over the long, dark winter months? Select 4 or 5 messages from the Antarctica Alive Page and summarize them in your presentation

What types of animal life would you expect to find in Antarctica? Describe them.

Topic 3

Discover the history of Antarctica before humans came and compare that with the effect humans have had on the 7th continent.

What are Antarctica's most important resources?

What is the Antarctic Treaty? What do you think will happen to Antarctica in the future?

2. Complete the Word Scramble worksheet.
  • Prepare for the Adventure

3. Discuss Survival Strategies among your team members. What type of things would be important to have in Antarctica? What types of protection do you need? Can you get any ideas from previous explorers?

4. Complete the Crashed on the Moon activity.

5. Select a starting point.

6. Purchase your supplies for the race.

7. Choose a presentation type from the list in the Conclusion section. Assign daily duties to each group member.

  • Begin Your Adventure

8. When you have completed all steps above, proceed to your first challenge. Good Luck!

9. After your team has faced and solved each obstacle, you need to complete a journal assignment.

10. If you fail to overcome your obstacle, your teacher may offer you a catch-up question. If you answer the question correctly, your team will move forward.

Good luck! First team to the South Pole wins!