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Discovering Antarctica

Interactive teaching and learning resources on Antarctica from RGS-IBG in partnership with BAS and supported by UK FCO.

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Katabatic Winds

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Key Stage: Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5

Topic: Meteorology

Polar Extremes

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Key Stage: Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4

Topic: Meteorology

Sizing up Antarctica

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Key Stage: Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3

Importance of Polar Science

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Key Stage: Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3

Race to the Pole

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Key Stage: Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5

Topic: Exploration

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Ice shelf retreat on the Antarctic Peninsula

How can we use data to investigate the collapse of ice shelves on the Antarctic Peninsula?

Key Stage: Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5

Topic: Ice sheets and ice shelves

Working in 3D using digital elevation models

Learn how to use ArcScene software to investigate ice and bed elevation data in Antarctica.

Key Stage: Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5

Mapping wind speed and direction in Antarctica

How can visually interpret and understand Antarctic data better?

Key Stage: Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5

Topic: Meteorology

Environmentally friendly tourism

How can you engage in environmentally responsible travel to Antarctica?

Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4

Topic: Tourism

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