Overview
This book takes a closer look at one of New Zealand's significant neighbours, Antarctica. The resource book is written to motivate students at all levels: from high achievers to those who struggle with literacy. The book aims to help all students achieve their potential across all dimensions of knowledge, skills, attitides, values and identity.
Unit 1 - Visuals
Unit 2 - Locations
Unit 3 – Names
Unit 4 - Geographical Features
Unit 5 - Climate
Unit 6 - 98 percent of Antarctica is Ice
Unit 7 - Glaciers
Unit 8 - 2 percent of Antarctica is Ice-free
Unit 9 - Who Owns Antarctica?
Unit 10 - Modern Stations
Unit 11 - Great Explorations
Unit 12 - The Race For The Pole
Unit 13 - Ernest Shackleton
Unit 14 - Douglas Mawson
Unit 15 - Huts
Unit 16 - Modern Science
Unit 17 - Work Today
Unit 18 - Transport
Unit 19 - Tourism
Unit 20 - The Antarctic Peninsula
Unit 21 - Deception Island
Unit 22 - Mt Erebus
Unit 23 - Penguins
Unit 24 - Other Antarctic Natives
Unit 25 - Climate Change and Antarctica
Unit 26 - The Antarctic Ozone Hole
Unit 27 - Antarctic Adventures
Ruth Naumann is an experienced Social Studies teacher and the author of numerous social studies publications.