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Teacher Guides

Dan Grossman talking to students at the Williams Middle School in Chelsea about his trip to Antarctica  
Take a classroom on a virtual expedition to Antarctica with the WBUR Antarctica teacher guides.

Lesson plans have been created for students in grades 3-5 and 6-8 that provide students with background knowledge to enhance their understanding of Dan Grossman's Antarctic adventure. We suggest having each student keep a journal, referred to as the Antarctica Learning Log, to serve as an organizing tool for students' learning throughout the expedition. We hope you and your students will enjoy this journey as you learn about the wonders of Antarctica.

While Dan Grossman was in Antarctica, students had the opportunity to send him questions about climatology, exploration, wildlife, or anything Antarctica related. We have posted a number of Dan's answers on the Student Questions page.

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Grades Three through Five

Chilean Seabass
Global Warming
Glacier Comic Strip
Current Events
Giant Petrel Study
Journal Jeopardy Game
Wildlife Quiz
Adopt a Scientist
Antarctic Explorers
It's Cold Out There!
Wildlife Mural
Antarctic Symphony
Geological Timeline
Interactive Timeline
Poetry and Stillness

Conclusion Activities
Teacher's Assessment

Grades Six through Eight

Chilean Seabass
Global Warming
Glacier Expedition
Current Events
Giant Petrel Study
Journal Jeopardy Game
Adopt a Scientist
Analyzing Antarctic Weather
Information Campaign
Tales From Antarctica
Antarctic Symphony
Geological Timeline
Interactive Timeline
Poetry and Stillness


Conclusion Activities
Teacher's Assessment

Many websites will be useful to teachers as they lead their classes on the virtual journey. Please see our list of bookmarks for relevant websites.