Simulation

Simulation

Procedures for Using the Simulation

Introductory Activity

Developing a Definition/Freewrite

Citing Electronic Sources MLA Style

Research Summaries

Pre-Interview Conference Sheet

Post-Interview Conference Sheet

Student Worksheet to Write the Debate / Discussion Position Notes

Final Evaluation of Antarctica: 90 Degrees South

Fact-Finding Teams

Collaboration

Fact-Finding Team
The Dry Valleys: Exposed Rock and Soil

The mission of your group is to

  1. Find the answers to the questions listed below.You may use books, periodical resources, the Internet or the Antarctica: 90 Degrees South video titled I Thought Penguins Could Fly about the biology and ecology of the continent.

  2. Make a presentation of your findings to the class. You may use whatever media you choose for your presentation. Think about how YOU learn best.

  3. Make a handout of the important findings of your group to distribute to the rest of the class.Be sure to cite your sources.

Questions -- The Dry Valleys: Exposed Rock and Soil

  • If you were visiting the Dry Valleys, in what areas would you find life?

  • Why is the biodiversity so sparse?

  • What is bacteria and why is it found in Antarctica? What are the characteristics of bacteria and how are they adapted to life in Antarctica?

  • What is a nematode and why is it found in Antarctica? What are the characteristics of nematodes and how are they adapted to life in Antarctica?

  • What is algae and why is it found in Antarctica? What are the characteristics of algae and how are they adapted to life in Antarctica?

  • What is lichen and why is it found in Antarctica? What are the characteristics of lichens and how are they adapted to life in Antarctica?

  • Why are the lichens, moss, algae and the limited plant communities the only pioneer species to survive such harsh terrestrial conditions? What is a pioneer species and why would these organisms be the only ones able to survive such harsh terrestrial conditions?

Resources

Understanding Polar Biology, Wildlife
http://www.usatoday.com/news/science/cold-science/
indexes/antarctic-understanding-wildlife.htm

Ten Facts: Introductory information about Antarctic and Subantarctic Animals, Plants and Features.
http://www-aadc.aad.gov.au/ten_facts/default.asp

Icebound Secrets
http://www.manlwestss.qld.edu.au/webtrek/web62/index.htm

Pictures Of Antarctica
http://huey.colorado.edu/LTER/pictures.html

Great Overview!
http://www.antarcticaonline.com/antarctica/science/science.htm

Antarctic Animal Printouts
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/school/Antarctica/
Animalprintouts.shtml

Antarctic Biology
http://www.seaworld.org/infobooks/Penguins/longevity.html

Who Lives In Antarctica?
http://www.glacier.rice.edu/invitation/1_natives.html

Images
http://www.worldoceans.com/m_ant.htm

http://www.raydoan.com/abouts/about03c.htm

http://www.antarcticaonline.com/antarctica/photos/photoant.htm

http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/marinebio/aa.htm

Short Video Clips
http://www.msss.com/http/ant/3.html

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