An introduction to the Antarctic Exploration ICEBLOCK programme, aimed for 7-13 year olds

1. Hi fellow Antarctic Adventurers! Welcome to an Exciting Exploration of the Chilly Continent…

2. ANTARCTICA Exploration ICEBLOCK ( E xploration of I ce and C oastal E cosystems of B enthic L ife with O utreach into C lassrooms for K ids) With Teacher: Mrs Korth Primary Science Teacher Fellow 2009

3. Exploration ICEBLOCK A journey that begins from Christchurch, NZ to Scott Base, Antarctica Exploration ICEBLOCK STF SAF SASW Subtropical water

4. When most people think of Antarctica they picture this: Or maybe even this: Or this:

6. Have a look in closer detail to where we will be going: First, Scott Base (SB) (including a night out in our own built igloo!). Next across McMurdo Sound to New Harbour (1) where we camp for 2-3 weeks. Then it’s off to Cape Evans (2) 1 2 SB Exploration ICEBLOCK

10. Start asking those questions! If you have questions about the Exploration ICEBLOCK project, ask your teacher to pass them onto me so I can be sure to find out some answers when I’m down in Antarctica. You may even come up with some experiments that you’d like me to try while I’m down on the Chilly Continent?! Keep checking this website for updates www.wikieducator.org/Antarctica ENJOY the journey!