7 Continents: Antarctica, Grade 4 - 6 Teacher Resource

By Sandi Johnson and Evan-Moor Corporation

Book Overview

Develop geography literacy while learning about the unique characteristics of Antarctica

The 7 Continents: Antarctica helps students learn about Antarctica through engaging reading and writing activities.

Five geography units cover the following standards-based topics:

Section 1: Antarctica in the World
Introduces students to the location of Antarctica in the world.

Antarctica's Relative LocationAntarctica's HemispheresAntarctica's Absolute LocationUsing a Projection Map

Section 2: Physical Features of Antarctica
Introduces students to the highest, driest, coldest, and iciest continent on the planet.

Formation of AntarcticaAntarctica's Harsh LandscapeEast AntarcticaWest AntarcticaAntarctic MountainsAntarctic IceAntarctica's ClimateClimate Changes in AntarcticaAntarctica's Bodies of Water

Section 3: History of Exploration
Students learn about the diverse history of Antarctica's discovery and exploration.

Unknown Southern LandEarly ExplorationBellingshausen and WeddellRoss and WilkesBelgica StrandedHeroic AgeRace to the South PoleMawson and ShackletonExploration by AirAdmiral Byrd

Section 4: People of Antarctica Today
Students learn about the people who research, visit, and live in Antarctica.

Antarctica TreatyAntarctica's Scientific ResearchFemale ScientistsCommunication in AntarcticaTourism in Antarctica

Section 5: Natural Resources and Wildlife
Introduces students to the natural resources and wildlife of Antarctica.

Resources of AntarcticaLichens, Fungi, Moss, and AlgaeLand InvertebratesAnimals in the OceanAnimals: Visitors on LandAntarctica's Web of Life

This resource contains teacher support pages, reproducible student pages, and an answer key. This is a reproducible resource (photocopying of lessons is permitted) for single classroom or individual home use only.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1609631315
• ISBN13: 9781609631314
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7