Exploring Antarctica's Icy Cold Features

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What We Will Learn Today

Find Antarctica on a ma Discover what makes Antarctica special Meet amazing Antarctic animals Learn about the cold weather and climate

Quick Quiz: What Do You Know About Cold Places?

What animals might live in very cold places? What kind of weather do cold places have? Can you think of what people wear in cold places?

Where is Antarctica?

Amazing Antarctic Animals

Emperor penguins - the tallest penguins in the world! Seals that swim under the ice Whales that visit Antarctic waters No polar bears - they live at the North Pole!

Physical Features vs Human Features

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Antarctic Weather and Climate

Always very cold - even in summer! Lots of snow and ice Strong, cold winds The coldest place on Earth Much colder than where we live because it's far from the equator

Let's Create Our Antarctica Fact File!

Draw your favorite Antarctic animal Write about the cold weather List what people wear to stay warm Show how far Antarctica is from the equator