First of all, take a look at Antarctica. Look at the view from the webcams and see what the research stations look like. What is the temperature? Can you see any wild life? (Hint: Take a close look at Macquarie Island, especially the time lapse.)
About Antarctica This is the best site - it has everything you need!
This is the site for the Australian Antarctic Division of the Australian government. They have information on what is happening on the Antarctic bases, the wildlife, climate, history - just about anything you would like to know. Use the menu and take a look. Much of this is specially written for school children.
This is the site for the Australian Antarctic Division of the Australian government. They have information on what is happening on the Antarctic bases, the wildlife, climate, history - just about anything you would like to know. Use the menu and take a look. Much of this is specially written for school children.
Antarctica Plants and Animals
This site has brief information about plants and animals in Antarctica.
This site has brief information about plants and animals in Antarctica.
Australian Museum Wild Kids
This page will lead to information about some Antarctic animals.
This page will lead to information about some Antarctic animals.
History of Exploration
This page leads to several that tell the stories of expeditions to Antarctica, as well as providing a very detailed timeline. Later you may wish to look at some of the other buttons at the bottom of the page - science in particular.
This page leads to several that tell the stories of expeditions to Antarctica, as well as providing a very detailed timeline. Later you may wish to look at some of the other buttons at the bottom of the page - science in particular.
Enchanted Learning
Most of you have already found this useful site. There are brief summaries of many explorers, with links to more detailed information.
Most of you have already found this useful site. There are brief summaries of many explorers, with links to more detailed information.
Antarctica: The frozen continent at the South Pole (More Enchanted Learning)
This page gives links to more Antarctica facts. Try taking the Antarctica quiz.
This page gives links to more Antarctica facts. Try taking the Antarctica quiz.