If you haven't read the book yet and wanted to find out - then take a look at Cool Antarctica's website. This fascinating site has all you ever want to know about Antarctica and much more besides. With a host of information and resources for teachers as well as very interesting links and information. Thanks to my colleague Nikki for this lovely photo of an gentoo penguin! Trying not to freeze his feet.
Another question for you. When is an iceberg not an iceberg? Find out on this very Cool website. Also, there are areas for examining climate change, history and full of useful information. there is even a powerpoint ready made for you on Antarctica The last Continent.
Some of our schools in the UK have taken a truly awe inspiring trip to Antarctica and have seen for themselves this amazing White Continent. For some inspirational images do take a look at our own library. Look out for the flying penguin!
And did you know they even have their own language here - check out the Antarctic Slang.
If you would like to see more photgraphs going back in time don't forget to check out the Freeze Frame area in the Scott Polar Research website. They also have some great resources.
This lovely group of penguins was taken by my colleague Liz who was in Antarctica for their summer ( which is December time.)
With cold environments being in the curriculum we thought this site would be of interest. Don't forget to let me know if you are finding the blogs useful and if you want me to focus on any special topics. Lorraine
How I wish I could go - I guess the Cool Antarctica is a good place to start!
Posted by: Simon | June 01, 2009 at 01:16 PM