Protecting Antarctica

Geography

Ice change over time

Glacier formation

Glacial processes

Glacial landforms

Evidence of glaciation in the UK

The Mer De Glace

Antarctica: A frozen wilderness

Antarctic food webs

Countries in the Arctic

The Arctic Tundra

Climate change in polar regions

This unit teaches pupils about the physical processes that influence cold places around the world and how areas of ice have changed over time due to climatic variations. Pupils will learn about the impact of global warming on glaciated areas and what this means for the future of our planet.

Ice and glaciers: How are cold places affected by a warming planet?

Which international agreement was established to protect Antarctica from exploitation and ensure peaceful scientific research?

What is one major environmental concern for Antarctica?

To ensure Antarctica is used for peaceful purposes and scientific research

To promote military activity in Antarctica

To allow countries to claim parts of Antarctica as their own

Which of the following are goals of the Antarctic Treaty?

Areas where countries fight for control of resources

Protected national parks around the world

Areas of Earth that are not owned by any single country and are shared

Areas that belong only to wealthy nations

Which of these animals can be found in Antarctica?

What is the main source of food for most animals in Antarctica?

What is the primary reason for Antarctica’s extreme cold?

What is the main type of ice found in Antarctica?

Protecting Antarctica

Lesson outcome