1. Antarctica: The frozen continent

2. Where is Antarctica? Antarctica is at the bottom of the earth
If you start anywhere on earth and keep going south, you will get to Antarctica
The south pole is in Antarctica

3. Countries in Antarctica
There are no countries in Antarctica
But, many countries from around the world share Antarctica peacefully

4. Weather in Antarctica Antarctica is the coldest continent
It is frozen all year round!

5. People in Antarctica
No one lives in Antarctica, because it is too cold
But, some scientists visit Antarctica
They study weather, animals, and land in Antarctica

6. Animals in Antarctica Very few animals can survive in Antarctica
Antarctica is home to many kinds of penguins
There are no polar bears in Antarctica, they live near the North Pole!

7. Cool facts about Antarctica
If you stand on the South Pole in Antarctica, no matter which way you turn you will always be facing north!

8. Antarctica’s Shape An elephant!!
If you look at Antarctica from the bottom of the Earth, it looks like…
An elephant!!

9. Are you ready to take a quiz?

10. 1. Find Antarctica

11. 2. Which animal would survive best in Antarctica
2. Which animal would survive best in Antarctica? (It does not have to really live there!)

12. 3. Which item you leave at home if you were going to Antarctica?

13. 4. How are these two animals alike?
They both live in Antarctica
They are both mammals
They are both birds
None of the above

14. 5. Which is something a scientist would not be able to study in Antarctica?

15. 6. Find Antarctica

16. 7. You are standing in Asia. How will you get to Antarctica
7. You are standing in Asia. How will you get to Antarctica? Pick a direction!
North
South
East
West

17. 8. Why do you think there are no countries in Antarctica?
No one wants to go to Antarctica.
No one lives there, so there is no reason for there to be a country there.
No one could decide who should own it.
It is too hot.

18. 9. What makes Antarctica special?
It is the coldest continent.
It is the biggest continent.
It is our home.
It is the hottest continent.

19. 10. Why did many countries decide to share Antarctica?
It is a nice place to visit for a vacation.
They did not know how to share.
Scientists from many countries could go there to study weather and animals.
The penguins lived there first.

20. Great job!