Discover Antarctica, the frozen continent at the bottom of the earth. A documentary about Antarctica, targeted to students K-8, great for educational use in schools and classrooms.
Join Matthew as he brings us with him on an expedition to Antarctica. Matthew explores Antarctica and explains Antarctic travel, Antarctic wildlife (penguins, seals, whales), the Antarctic seasons, the midnight sun, glaciers and icebergs, and the history of early Antarctic explorers. Matthew discusses safe hiking, camping and kayaking in Antarctica, and even reports from inside an Antarctic volcano. Matthew highlights both the majesty of the continent and the many perils of Antarctic travel.
The introduction is geared to kids but adults will learn as well.
The video contains eleven short parts:
1. Where is Antarctica?
2. Getting to Antarctica
3. Weather, Climate, and Seasons in Antarctica
4. Antarctic Wildlife
5. Snow, Ice, Glaciers, and Icebergs
6. Volcanoes on Antarctica
7. Early Explorers of Antarctica
8. Science on Antarctica Today
9. Historical Bases on Antarctica
10. Travel Within Antarctica by Land and Sea
11. Protecting Antarctica
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