Antarctica

Hear the story of the world's highest, driest and windiest continent: Antarctica! From its amazing wildlife and distinct physical features to its involvement in modern scientific exploration, our instructors will tell Antarctica's story through the use of stunning photography and large-scale props! Students will discover how humans can harm and protect the global environment.

Program Options: Antarctica is available as either a large group assembly or an in-depth residency.

Residency Option

OPENING ASSEMBLY MAX: 250 students
RESIDENCY CLASS MAX: 30 students
TIME: 30 minutes

Adding individual classroom sessions to our Antarctica assembly creates a unique Antarctica residency at your school.

GRADE: Class sessions are designed for students in grades K-6.

COST:

$225 per assembly
$115 per class session
Travel fees may apply.

CLASS TOPICS:

In these in-depth classroom sessions, students will...

• Antarctic Animals - Grades K-3
  Discover animals of Antarctica and explore the ways they have adapted to life in Antarctica.
• Cold, Colder, Coldest - Grades K-3
  Learn how people and animals stay warm on Earth's coldest continent.
• Oil Spill - Grades 4-6
  See what materials are most effective in cleaning up an oil spill and discover its lasting impact on an ecosystem.
• Glaciers - Grades 4-6
  Speed through time to observe the formation, movement and changes of glaciers.

For detailed class descriptions, download our Antarctica Residency Curriculum.

Request a Program

To make your reservation, fill out the Request a Program Form. You may also email or call (651) 221-4748 or (800) 221-9444 ext. 4748.

Still looking? Return to our Residencies page to continue exploring available topic options!