Developing understanding
A timeline of British activities in Antarctica. There have been over 300 of these since the continent was first sighted!
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Bases for understanding
Investigate a map of current research facilities and historic sites across Antarctica.
Using your data
Can you see any trends or links between the different datasets? What observations can you come up with from your newly acquired data?
Collect data about the land
Do you have what it takes to venture out into the Antarctic wastes in the name of science?
Collect atmospheric data
Can you find out whether the atmosphere gets colder or warmer the higher you go? How does the pressure change, and the wind speed?
Collect data about the ocean
Prepare to head out on a dive in the icy waters off the Antarctic Peninsula. Once under the surface, you can start to collect your own Antarctic data.
Prepare to travel south
Antarctica is an extreme and hostile place. You’ll need to think of everything before you’re allowed to venture out to collect your data as a fully-fledged Antarctic scientist.
Decision time
The polar research proposals are in. It’s time to make a decision.
Your polar proposal – become a scientist
There are many areas of polar research. What would yours be?
The importance of Polar science
Why is it important to support and promote polar science?
