Antarctica: Place Gr. 5-8
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Antarctica: Place Gr. 5-8 Teaching Resource
The Antarctica: Place Gr. 5-8 teaching resource is a meticulously curated assortment of lesson plans designed to take students on an intriguing expedition to the South Pole. It is built for educators teaching grades 5 through 8, focusing primarily on subjects like Social Studies and Geography.
Exploring The Harsh Climate Of Antarctica
- Study of ice formation and patterns
- Detailed understanding of atmosphere
- Delving into magnetic fields
- Examining the effects of greenhouse gases.
The extreme temperatures can result in surface ice that is two miles thick!
Mysteries Of Antarctic Transportation
This material provides opportunities for your class to step into a scientist's boots, exploring how transportation works without any traditional roads or highways.
Natural phenomena & Comparative Analysis
Your pupils could compare Antarctica's active volcano Mt. Erebus with other globally known volcanoes such as Mt St.O Helens and Mt Vesuvius.
An Interactive Approach Based On The Five Themes Of Geography:
- Location
- Place human/environment interaction region movement
This resource encourages student involvement beyond plain reading, with maps, crossword puzzles, word search games along with comprehension quizzes. It comes in an easy-to-use format PDF file comprising 41 print-ready pages making preparation convenient for teachers and homeschooling parents alike! An included answer key makes checking student responses simple, providing a factual and concise learning experience based around the curriculum corners of planet earth – Antarctica!
What's Included
1 PDF with 41 ready to print pages