Upper Primary Themes - Polar Year
Polar Year—The Arctic and the Antarctic marks the International Polar Year. It was written to allow students to develop a clear understanding of the importance of the Earth’s polar regions in regards to climate, global patterns, wildlife, people, history and the future; to gain knowledge about the geography, meteorology, resources, exploration and seasonal patterns of the Arctic and Antarctica; and to explore global issues and expand their understanding of possible consequences, outcomes and solutions.
Features:

• employs a range of skills, including: word study, comprehension, cooperative learning, problem solving, mapping, following procedures and recording data
• features five major sections: What is a polar region?, Antarctica, The Arctic, Polar life, and Environmental threats
• teachers page which provides teachers with indicators; additional information; relevant Internet resources (where possible); answers; additional activities; and outcome links
• student information page which poses a question to initiate class discussion; detailed information on the topic; supporting artwork; and the opportunity to engage in a specific word study activity using words in context
• student comprehension page providing students with the opportunity to review what they have read and further enhance their understanding
• research or group activity which involves students working independently or cooperatively to gather further information relating to the particular topic to broaden their knowledge at a deeper level
• answers are given for all questions, where applicable

Polar Year - 10 plus years - RIC-6474 - ISBN 9781741266825
AUD $37.95