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Nov. 14, 2007

Ends of the Earth - Antarctica

Topics: 1. People in science; 2. Scientific collaboration and communication

Standard 2: Understands the scientific enterprise

Benchmark 1.  Knows that people of all backgrounds and with diverse interests, talents, qualities, and motivations engage in fields of science and engineering; some of these people work in teams and others work alone, but all communicate extensively with others.

Discussion Questions

  1. Where is the coldest place on earth?

  2. Why is Antarctica the only continent that is unable to support a human population?

  3. What are some of the risks that scientists face in Antarctica?

  4. What are some of the things scientists are researching in Antarctica?

Media Literacy

Why do you think that Channel One covered this story?


Writing Experience

In one paragraph describe the farthest place from home that you have traveled. Include three interesting characteristics of that place.

 


Vocabulary

- Hypothermia

- Continent Frostbite

- Ozone Layer

- Carbon Dioxide

- Stratosphere

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