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Life as a scientist on the ice!

NIWA

NIWA oceanographer Dr Natalie Robinson gives a glimpse into life as a scientist on the ice, from the many layers of warm clothes and nifty equipment she uses to the curious locals.

Discover Our Place, Scott Base

PDF

Discover Our Place, Scott Base! Learn about science on the ice, wildlife, the new Scott Base, climate change and more with this Antarctic activity book.

Antarctic animal trading cards

United States Antarctic Program

These DIY cards can be easily printed and assembled, and feature illustrations and interesting facts of well-known and not so well-known Antarctic creatures.

Adélie penguin colouring sheet

National Science Foundation

Learn more about Antarctica's Adélie penguins with this colouring sheet from our neighbours at the National Science Foundation.

Penguin colouring sheet

National Science Foundation

Have a go at colouring in these swimming penguins.

Science on Ice - Episode 3

Whitebait Media

Sonny heads to McMurdo Station and the famous Crary Lab where he learns about the mysterious world of sea slugs and spiders, and the scientists diving underwater in the Antarctic to study them.

Draw a penguin

Learn how to sketch a penguin

Science on Ice: Episode Five- Lesson Plan

Whitebait Media

Science on Ice: Episode Five- Lesson Plan

Explorer stories - Part of Lesson Plan for Science on Ice: Episode 5

Whitebait Media

Explorer stories - Part of Lesson Plan for Science on Ice: Episode 5

Science on Ice: Epidsode Four - Grocery shopping list for Scott Base

Whitebait Media

How to shop for Scott Base - Part of Lesson Plan for Science on Ice: Episode 4

Science on Ice: Episode Three - Lesson Plan

Science on Ice - Whitebait Media

Science on Ice: Episode Two lesson plan

Science On Ice: Episode Three - Who studies what?

Science on Ice - Whitebait Media

Match the scientists to the science - Part of Lesson Plan for Science on Ice: Episode 3

LEARNZ Virtual Field Trips

LEARNS

Virtual field trips target primary and secondary schools are closely linked to the NZ curriculum, in particular science, social studies and geography. They can also be used by other subject teachers.

Survival in Antarctica

Lincoln Primary School

Eight week learning plan about the Antarctic ecosystem and how humans adapt and survive in the environment.

Antarctica Inquiry

Lincoln Primary School

Ten week learning plan for a general introduction to Antarctica.

Antarctica Planning

Lincoln Primary School

Six week learning plan based on learner's first wonderings about Antarctica.

Antarctic Penguins

Lincoln Primary School

Eight week learning plan about Antarctic Penguins and how they look after their young.

People who work in Antarctica

Lincoln Primary School

Four week lesson plan about the different types of work people do in Antarctica.

Machinery Lessons Antarctica

Lincoln Primary School

Four week learning plan about the machines used in Antarctica for transportation.

Antarctic Animals Inquiry

Lincoln Primary School

Four-part lesson plan about the different animals that live in Antarctica and the characteristics that help them to survive.