Science

What happens in Antarctica ends up at our place

New Zealand Antarctic Society

Access resources that raise awareness of the inextricable link between what is happening in Antarctica and what is happening here in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Antarctica's tipping point

John Weller

Antarctica may be melting faster than anyone realises, and the implications for humanity are potentially disastrous. Dr Tim Naish explains the issues and solutions.

Take a journey through this site and discover Antarctica for yourself. Each section features activities, images, video clips and fact sheets, to help you learn about this distant, frozen wilderness.

WALT: Explore Icebergs Melting

Lincoln Primary School

Activity about observing icebergs and how they melt over time.

WALT: Explore Ice Melting

Lincoln Primary School

Lesson about observing how ice melts in different environments.

Blubber Glove Science Experiment

Lincoln Primary School

Activity experiment testing the adaptation of blubber in Antarctic animals.

Blubber Glove Experiement

Lincoln Primary School

Activity about how blubber provides insulation for Antarctica animals.