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Happy Camper School

November 3, 2006

Related Links:
Happy Camper School in USA TODAY
Surviving in Antarctica on NPR
NOVA: Shackleton's Survival in Antarctica
Surviving Antarctica by Andrea White. A book for young readers

Science Standard Fulfillment:
K-4 U.S. Content Standard G: Science as a human endeavor
5-8 U.S. Content Standard G: Science as a human endeavor
9-12 U.S. Content Standard G: Science as a human endeavor

Discussion Questions:
In the video, people were cutting out blocks of snow and building a wall. Why is this helpful?

In Antarctica, people don't have to worry about bears, spiders, snakes, or other things that campers normally think about. What sorts of natural hazards do Antarctic campers face and how do they face these hazards?

Teamwork was mentioned several times. Imagine yourself in a white-out storm, where you can't see anything in front of you because the snow is blowing so strongly. How would you use teamwork to ensure that everyone in your group returned to camp safely?

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