Throughout the launch, the students had the opportunity to explore a variety of 'museum exhibits' that provided them with background information on Antarctica.
The students ran an interactive simulation about how the world would change if Antarctica's ice melted, and made predictions about how life for the human race would be affected.
Students were placed in teams to take part in their very own 'Race to the Pole,' a challenge that will run over weeks 4-7 and focus on developing teamwork, communication and critical thinking skills.
Each team was given the name of a famous person who has contributed to the study of Antarctica, and as their final launch day activity, the teams researched their team name and used their findings to present some information about their important person.
Over the remainder of the term, the Year 8's will be investigating why Antarctica is so important. They will use a variety of different disciplines, including Geography and Science, to study Antarctica's value to the modern world. At the end of Term 2, the students will use what they have learned to produce a creative piece to inform the world about Antarctica's value and the dangers facing Antarctica in the 21st Century. Over the course of this project the Year 8's will be encouraged to think creatively and critically, and to consider how they can influence the future of their planet.
Learning Innovator, Year 8.
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