What do people know about the Arctic and Antarctic?
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/05/g68/knowabout.html
In this Xpeditions lesson, students research and compare the landscapes, climates, and animal life of the polar regions. Activities in this lesson engage students in development of map-reading and interview skills, online research, and writing assignments.
Students will:
- list words to describe the Arctic and Antarctic regions;
- research and answer questions about the polar regions;
- illustrate maps with things they have learned about the polar regions;
- interview people about their impressions of the Arctic and Antarctic;
- illustrate maps to show people’s impressions of these two regions;
- discuss the interview results with the class; and
- write paragraphs explaining why it’s important to know about the polar regions and detailing their differences.
Xpeditions provides detailed directions for completing the lesson, suggestions for assessment and extension activities, and links to helpful web resources and related activities.
