Journey to Antarctica: A Really "Cool" Introduction to the Icy Continent, 8-10
Join a real Antarctic Explorer (me!) on a virtual trip to see ice-covered mountains, glaciers, & volcanoes, wildlife such as penguins, seals, & ocean animals, a science research station, and peek inside an Explorer's Hut built in 1902.
Michelle Polar World
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(84)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 4
In this one-time introduction course, learners will virtually travel to the planet’s most remote continent through photos and video from my personal collection. We will learn: - Where Antarctica is located and identify some of the continent’s main geographic features - See photos and video of Antarctica’s most iconic wildlife species - Enter a historic hut built by Robert Falcon Scott in 1902 - Walk through a modern-day science research station Learners will label and color their own Antarctic continent, and finish class by making a craft with their work. This is a teacher-led class and I use a mixture of storytelling based on my experiences with age-appropriate questioning techniques to draw out learner’s natural curiosity. Curious learners also have great questions, and I have allocated time in class to answer questions about my experience of living and working at a science research station in Antarctica. Please note: I also offer a similar course for learners aged 11-13. We cover many of the same introductory topics about Antarctica and some of the same photos and videos may be used (a cute penguin is a cute penguin for all ages!), but teaching style and learner activities are different.
Other Details
Supply List
Printed PDF (see classroom) Tin soup can or glass jar. Empty, labels peeled, washed, sharp edges removed (parent assistance may be required) Scissors Glue or tape Colored pencils Sharp pencil or pen
1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2020
5.0
84reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Alaska Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Western Governors University
I’ve lived and worked in Antarctica for two summer seasons at a science research station. I’m passionate about the Icy Continent, and am happy to share my first-hand knowledge and experience with learners in my courses and answer as many questions as I can. In addition to sharing my personal experiences, several of my courses draw on expert knowledge in Antarctic science, history, and logistics from people I met while working there. This extensive set of educational resources developed by science researchers and Antarctic logistics specialists gives learners a first-hand look at real scientific research being conducted in one of the most remote environments on the planet, along with the logistics that help support scientific discovery. I look forward to sharing Antarctica with your learner.
Prior to working in Antarctica, I taught World Geography in Alaska for 10 years. Antarctica was always my favorite unit to teach! My courses also draw on materials I’ve used in the classroom to teach about the Icy Continent.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 67 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
1-6 learners per class
