Friday, October 8, 2010

MORE Antarctica!


Here's some additional links about Antarctica....


Others blog about their Antarctica continent box:
- What DID We Do All Day -- I absolutely LOVE their paper dolls that simulate the layers of clothing worn in Antarctica.


Others blog about studying Antarctica:
- Homeschool Creations finds a movie on Netflix that is about the history of an Antarctic explorer, and the lesson plans that go along with this movie.

- A Bit of This and A Bit of That blogged about a friend who sent them some items from Antarctica. She also blogged about experimenting with how penguins stay warm in the cold Antarctic waters.

- Shannon's shares her Penguin resources.

- The Adventures of Bear talks about penguins.

- One Hook Wonder made an iceberg sensory bin.

- My Montessori Journey did an exploration with icebergs.

- Mama to 4 Blessings shared her penguin lapbook links and visiting the penguins at SeaWorld.

- A Thousand Joys combined penguins and math.... so did Dresses and Messes.

- Ramblings of a Crazy Woman made penguin snacks.

- The Shafer Family posted their mini-unit.


Free downloads to add to your Antarctica box:
- Walk Beside Me made penguin cards.

- Jo at A Bit of This and A Bit of That has penguin 3 part cards that include facts about each type of penguin.

- Montessori by Ayashy has a free download in her shop for penguins of Antarctica.

- My Montessori Journey posted a penguin lifecycle activity.


Other resources:
- I LOVE this website as a resource for finding great photos of Antarctica, including animals and photos of scientists in action.

- Here's another GREAT website. It has several interactive activities, including a dress the scientist for going outside in Antarctica.


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