Ecosystems - Exploitation
A quick introduction to the controversial issue of the industrial exploitation of Antarctica, designed for use with KS3/4 students.
As well as introducing the 1961 Antarctica Treaty, and the main areas the agreement covered, the video looks at the potential drawbacks if the area is mined for natural gas and oil.
Further discussion is encouraged at the end with a question for the pupils to debate.
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Facebook- Duration: 4:00 minutes
- Published: 19 January 2010
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Discovering Antarctica A website designed as an aid for teaching Antarctica to children of all ages
The Fuchs Foundation Website of the foundation that aims to inspire future generations by enabling young teachers to carry out research in the polar regions
British Antarctic Survey teaching resources A link to all the teaching resources provided by the British Antarctic Survey
The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition A website which outlines some of the issues currently facing Antarctica
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