Science

Watch: 10 highlights from a trip to Antarctica

Out There Learning

From science and fieldcamps to Scott Base and wildlife, watch Julian Thomson point out 10 highlights of his trip to Antarctica.

10 highlights from a trip to Antarctica

Out There Learning

From science and fieldcamps to Scott Base and wildlife, Julian Thomson points out 10 highlights of his trip to Antarctica.

Using drones in Antarctic sea ice research

Out There Learning

Can snow save Antarctic sea ice from melting? During the 2022 season, scientists used drones to measure the snow cover to better understand its effect on the absorbtion of sunlight energy.

Researching platelet ice in Antarctica

Out There Learning

Get an inside look at how scientists research the important and fragile platelet ice layer that grows under the sea ice.

Antarctica's tipping point

John Weller

Antarctica may be melting faster than anyone realises, and the implications for humanity are potentially disastrous. Dr Tim Naish explains the issues and solutions.

The mysterious world of Antarctic bacteria

Out There Learning

A team from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is researching bugs in the McMurdo Sound sea ice to see how they respond to variations in light at different depths.

Life as a scientist on the ice!

NIWA

NIWA oceanographer Dr Natalie Robinson gives a glimpse into life as a scientist on the ice, from the many layers of warm clothes and nifty equipment she uses to the curious locals.

GNS - Antarctic Learning Plan

GNS Science

Lesson plans for Ice Streams, Ice Shelves and Ice Bergs of Antarctica Making an Antarctic Ice and Water Flow Model Antarctic Sediment Cores

Links to websites

Lincoln Primary School

Resource of links to websites about Antarctica.

WALT: Explore Icebergs Melting

Lincoln Primary School

Activity about observing icebergs and how they melt over time.

WALT: Explore Ice Melting

Lincoln Primary School

Lesson about observing how ice melts in different environments.

Authentic Learning Science

Lincoln Primary School

Eight week learning plan about water and the effects of climate change on the Antarctica Ice sheet.

Antarctica Research Sites

Lincoln Primary School

List of 15 websites and factsheets for researching about Antarctica.

Antarctica Inquiry

Lincoln Primary School

Ten week learning plan for a general introduction to Antarctica.