Antarctica

Aims: To describe the location

of Antarctica.
To examine how and why
Antarctica is under threat.

Starter : North or South of

the equator?
Canada
New Zealand
Sweden
Thailand
Angola
Spain
China
Argentina

Starter : North or South of

the equator?
Canada North
New Zealand - South
Sweden - North
Thailand - North
Angola - South
Spain - North
China - North
Argentina - South

Where is Antarctica?
Using the atlas
describe the location
of Antarctica. Include
the following key
words within your
description:
South

continent

Antarctic circle
Latitude

sea

Why does Antarctica need

protecting?
Do some research on
Antarctica.
Find out about the
natural resources
Antarctica has.
Who owns Antarctica?
What is unique about
the Antarctic
environment?

Consider the following in your

writing:
What (are we protecting- resources,
wildlife)
Why (should we protect it- think more
globally eg sea levels rising)
How (can we protect it)
Where (is it)
Who (does it impact if we dont
protect it)
Conclude with the explanation about
whether Antarctica should be a world
wilderness park. How would this help?

You decide?
Should Antarctica be made a
World Wilderness Park?
Summarise your views
explaining whether
Antarctica should be
protected.

Key words to consider:

Minerals

tourists

wildlife

Greenpeace

Military

wilderness

sustainable rubbish

Research

continent

pollution

resources

Plenary try this website out

http://www2.gsu.edu/~mstnrhx/edsc84/anta
rctica.htm