For teachers

Teachers notes for Discovering Antarctica, an award winning website for schools from the Royal Geographical Society and British Antarctic Survey.

Geopolitics of Antarctica

Antarctica raises issues of economics, sustainability and global citizenship. Test your analysis, research, presentation and evaluation skills.

The Antarctic Treaty

What is the Antarctic treaty? Why does it matter? Could you create a treaty and get other people to co-operate?

Sustainability

Should greater exploitation of Antarctica's resources be allowed? Learn about global citizenship, environmental sustainability and resource management.

Antarctica under pressure

What resources can be found in Antarctica and how are they used? Use this subject to practice research, communication, teamwork and presentation skills

Destination Antarctica

This section of Discovering Antarctica explores the many issues raised by Antarctica's increasing popularity as a tourist destination.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

See how Geographical Information Systems software is used in research to analyse data gathered in Antarctica, on issues like ice shelf retreat.