1. Antarctica Aims: To describe the location of Antarctica.
To examine how and why Antarctica is under threat.

2. Starter : North or South of the equator?
Canada
New Zealand
Sweden
Thailand
Angola
Spain
China
Argentina

3. Starter : North or South of the equator?
Canada – North
New Zealand - South
Sweden - North
Thailand - North
Angola - South
Spain - North
China - North
Argentina - South

4. Where is Antarctica?
Using the atlas describe the location of Antarctica. Include the following key words within your description:
South continent
Antarctic circle
Latitude sea

5. Why does Antarctica need protecting?
Do some research on Antarctica.
Find out about the natural resources Antarctica has.
Who owns Antarctica?
What is unique about the Antarctic environment?

6. Consider the following in your writing:
What (are we protecting- resources, wildlife)
Why (should we protect it- think more globally eg sea levels rising)
How (can we protect it)
Where (is it)
Who (does it impact if we don’t protect it)
Conclude with the explanation about whether Antarctica should be a world wilderness park. How would this help?

7. You decide? Should Antarctica be made a World Wilderness Park?
Summarise your views explaining whether Antarctica should be protected.
Key words to consider:
Minerals tourists wildlife Greenpeace
Military wilderness sustainable rubbish
Research continent pollution resources

8. Plenary – try this website out