Discovering Antarctica - teaching and learning resources on Antarctica. Cool Antarctica, pictures of Antarctica, information and travel guide. Australian Antarctic Division. Sounds of Antarctic wildlife. Wildlife The Antarctic and subantarctic are home to an incredible array of wildlife. Please visit the Wildlife page for more information. Penguins Among the wide variety of penguin species are some quite different calls. Seals Seals use a variety of calls underwater during the breeding season, and these are accompanied by the sound of sea ice breaking and cracking. Whales Blue whale song MP3The song of the pygmy blue whale (sped up 4× to raise the pitch to be audible to humans). Transport A variety of aircraft, vehicles and vessels are used for Antarctic operations. Aviation Ground vehicles Hägglunds driving by MP3Hägglunds are used to support field activities both close to station and thousands of kilometres away.
Watercraft Ship’s anchor being raised MP3Aurora Australis’ anchor chain breaking through the ice; then the anchor emerges and clashes against the side of the ship. Climate statistics for Australian locations. About — Classroom Antarctica. Classroom Antarctica is a comprehensive online teaching resource produced by the Australian Antarctic Division, aimed at grades 5 to 8. Each unit has a selection of activities you can mix and match to meet your own school, state or national learning objectives. You can adapt the activities to the range of abilities in your class and the particular interests of your students. Pages that may also assist in your lesson planning include frequently asked questions, additional resources and our site map. Downloadable materials used throughout the site are also available from the maps and documents page.
Ideas contained in Classroom Antarctica will stimulate your students' interest in real-world applications for science, mathematics and studies of society and environment, inspiring and engaging your students in learning. Antarctica. Polar Postal History on the Web. Discovering Antarctica - teaching and learning resources on Antarctica.
Antarctica Interactive Map, Discover Antarctica.