The climate in Antarctica is the coldest in the world. The key to keeping warm is to wear lots of layers. If you start getting hot, simply peel a layer off. If you start to cool down again, add another layer or two.
This section is all about keeping warm in sub-zero temperatures. Layers, layers, layers every time and you will keep your body at the right temperature and feel just fine.
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Lesson 1: Suits You Sir |
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| We are constantly being bombarded with advertisements that tell us we need something to look or feel good, but in Antarctica the key factor is that you look and feel warm, not too hot and certainly not too cold. This lesson explores the importance of insulation and other practical considerations when dressing in sub-zero conditions, and how best to promote these items. | ||
Lesson 2: The Price of Keeping Warm |
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| In this activity the children will have to work out percentage off sale prices for polar clothing garments and how many items they can buy within a set budget. | ||
Lesson 3: Losing Your Cool |
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| The ideal item of clothing to wear in Antarctica keeps you warm, dry and protected from the wind, but doesn\'t weigh too much. But what kind of material would this item of clothing be made of? This lesson focuses on which materials are the best insulators. | ||
Lesson 4: The Endurance Test |
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| In this activity the children will research and find out what kind of challenges the first polar explorers faced in their struggle for survival on their expeditions 100 years ago. This activity will focus specifically on Sir Ernest Shackleton. | ||
Lesson 5: Courage |
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| In this section we will explore the meaning of the value of courage. Use the questions below to stimulate discussion and reflection on this value. Once the children have understood the value of courage, they should explore the Inspire to Action Challenges, this time linked to clothing. |