Antarctica: a complete unit with ecology and climate science activities

Description

Why Choose Wild Earth Lab?

Drawing on my environmental science background, I create accurate, engaging resources that make teaching easier. Original, thoughtfully designed visuals and hands-on activities help bring the real experience of being a scientist into your classroom.

Age Range

This unit is designed to be adaptable for a range of ages, with activities and materials that can be adjusted to meet different learners’ needs. It is suitable for elementary and middle school learners and works well with mixed-age groups.

What’s Included?

(97-page PDF file)

• PART 1: INTRO:
  • • Introductory reading
    • Graphing activity: compare Antarctic temperatures to temperatures where you live
    • Arctic vs Antarctic reading
    • Arctic vs Antarctic Venn diagram activity
    • Map of the Antarctic circle
    • Map project
    • Map questions
    • Word search
• PART 2: ECOSYSTEM & FOOD WEB:
  • • Who lives in Antarctica poster?
    • Antarctic habitat diagram
    • Unlabeled habitat diagram for practice + word bank
    • Food web activity guide & materials
    • Information cards for Antarctic species (with diet, predators, habitat, etc.)
• PART 3: PENGUINS:
  • • Reading
    • Classroom poster
    • Three-part cards
    • Anatomy and life cycle diagrams
    • Unlabeled diagram copies + word banks for practice
    • Reading comprehension questions
• PART 4: SEALS:
  • • Reading
    • Classroom poster
    • Three-part cards
    • Anatomy and life cycle diagrams
    • Unlabeled diagram copies + word banks for practice
    • Reading comprehension questions
• PART 5: WHALES:
  • • Reading
    • Classroom posters (2)
    • Three-part cards
    • Anatomy and life cycle diagrams
    • Unlabeled diagram copies + word banks for practice
    • Reading comprehension questions
• PART 6: CLIMATE CHANGE:
  • • Reading on Ice, Albedo, and Climate Change
    • Lab Activity: Investigating Albedo of Ice
      • • Instructor guide
        • Student activity guide
        • Student worksheets
    • Positive feedback loop diagram
    • Unlabeled diagram copy for student practice
• Instructor materials: directions and answer key
• Access to additional online materials: background information and more ways to expand on this topic.

Bundle & Save

Studying the Arctic too? This unit is also included in my Polar Bundle

Good to Know

• Single-classroom use: Materials are for personal and single-classroom use only and may not be shared or distributed. Contact me about multiple licenses for schools or organizations.
• Digital product: This is an instant PDF download, designed for printing on standard 8.5 × 11-inch paper. Due to the nature of digital products, purchases are non-refundable.
• Adult supervision: Activities should be completed with appropriate adult supervision.
• Terms & Conditions: See the full terms & conditions.