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Cross-Curricular Lessons
Antarctica Independent Research Project Marianne Kaput,Troy Intermediate School, Avon Lake, OhioStudy any Antarctic topic that interests you! | PDF |
Antarctica, Land of Exploration WebQuest
Marianne Kaput, Troy Intermediate School, Avon Lake, Ohio
Explore Antarctica using the Internet. | PDF
Chillin’ in the Antarctic: Real Cool Research
Marianne Kaput, Troy Intermediate School, Avon Lake, Ohio; Juanita Constible; Miami University, Oxford, Ohio; and Richard Lee, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Investigate environmental changes near Palmer Station, Antarctica using an Internet WebQuest. | PDF
Luke Sandro, Springboro High School, Springboro, Ohio
Plan an expedition to Antarctica, deciding on a route, transportation, provisions, and research topics. | PDF
Earth and Space Science Lessons
How Cold Will it Be in Antarctica? Marianne Kaput and Greg Arebaugh, Troy Intermediate School, Avon Lake, OhioUse the Internet and Microsoft Excel to examine temperature variation at Palmer Station, McMurdo Station, and your home city. | PDF |
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Life Science Lessons
Animals (Including Insects!) of Antarctica
Kathleen Lavelle, Angela Schneider, and Pam Shaffer; Avon East Elementary Team, Avon, Ohio Research the predators, prey, and habitat of your favorite Antarctic animal. | PDF |
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Bugsicles! (A frozen insect larva YOU can find!)
Luke Sandro, Springboro High School, Springboro, Ohio Investigate the contents of goldenrod galls. | PDF |
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How do Penguins, Whales, and Seals Live in Such a Cold Ocean?
Luke Sandro, Springboro High School, Springboro, Ohio Learn how a layer of fat just under the skin is highly adaptive for living in cold water. | PDF |
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Who Eats Who in Antarctica?
Luke Sandro, Springboro High School, Springboro, Ohio Discover what kind of animals live in Antarctica and construct a basic Antarctic food web. | PDF |
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