Journey to the Antarctic: a virtual visit to Rothera Research Station
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Join us for the next Ice Cool Cyber-School Live Lesson
Our live lesson will take us from our Headquarters in Cambridge on a virtual visit to Rothera Research Station in Antarctica, where children will have the opportunity to find out about the unique environment there, how it is changing and why it is important that we study this biome. We will also learn about the facilities at the research station and the challenges that are faced in trying to modernise it without impacting upon this special environment. See below for the registration and joining link for the live lesson.
Who is this for?
Aimed at KS2, children have the opportunity to find out about the facilities at Rothera research station and the challenges faced in trying to modernise it without impacting upon this special environment. They can ask questions to a scientist, pilot and engineers on station.
What themes are covered?
- Climate change
- Sustainability
- Engineering and construction
- Scientific research
- Geography and the polar regions
- Living things
- Aspirations and careers
Explore and learn
This allows students to explore and learn more about our largest research station in Antarctica and the challenges in modernising it!
How to register and join the live lesson: https://stemlive.co.uk/lessons/journey-to-the-antarctic/
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