Antarctica History in 5 Mini Unit Study

Explore the frozen continent with the "Antarctica History in 5 Mini Unit". This concise unit offers a fascinating look into Antarctica's past, from ancient geographical theories to modern-day scientific research.
 
This unit includes:
A Brief Historical Timeline: A clear and concise overview of five key historical periods, from Ptolemy's theory of a southern landmass to the signing of the Antarctic Treaty.
 
Detailed Descriptions: Each of the five periods is described in detail, covering important events like Captain Cook's expedition, the first sightings of the continent by explorers, and the signing of the Antarctic Treaty to preserve the continent for peaceful scientific use.
 
Hands-on Activities: The unit provides a craft activity where students can engineer their own Antarctic shelter to withstand the harsh weather, using materials like cotton balls, foil, and craft sticks. There are also two different versions of a timeline activity, including a cut-and-paste option and a version where students can label a timeline with key happenings, people, and timeframes.
 
History Research Project: For those who want to dive deeper, the unit includes instructions for a research project that can be presented as an oral, written, or digital presentation. It also provides a list of suggested topics for different time periods and brainstorming and essay planning sheets.
 
 
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