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Antarctica: Continent of Ice
Natural History New Zealand Limited
Running time 40 minutes
Price approx. NZ $49.95 plus $15.40 p&p

This educational video has been produced for school children between the ages of 9 to 15 and is accompanied by a printed teacher's Study Guide.

The video is presented in five parts, each of which may be viewed independently:

  1. Cold: describes the coldest place on Earth and explains how plants, animals, birds and fish are able to live in such a climate.
  2. Ice: describes the various ice formations found in Antarctica, and how scientists can use ice to learn about the history of this continent.
  3. Science on Ice: describes the role of modern technology in scientific research.
  4. Dry Valleys: describes the unusual dry areas of Antarctica, the climate and plant life.
  5. The Big Picture: describes the impact Antarctica has on other parts of the world.

The narrative is clear, precise, and set at a good pace with appropriate pauses allowing for the information to be absorbed. The underwater photography is spectacular and the graphics are simple yet sophisticated.

Although this video is geared to the New Zealand curriculum, the study elements may easily be adapted to fit any lesson, particularly Science. The Study Guide offers over 30 ideas for projects for various age groups.

Review by S.G. Servian


Antarctica: Life on Ice
Natural History New Zealand Limited
Running time 40 minutes
Price approx. NZ $49.95 plus $15.40 P&P

Another first-class educational video for school children between the ages of 9 to 15, also accompanied by a printed teacher's Study Guide and presented in a five-part format:

  1. Explorers: gives a very brief outline of the history of Antarctic exploration, the methods of travel then and now, and the impact of tourism.
  2. Penguins: describes the differences between the five species of penguin found in Antarctica.
  3. Seal and Pup: concentrates on the Weddell seal and its habitat.
  4. Underwater: looks at the largest to the smallest forms of life found in the icy waters and how they fit into the food chain.
  5. Living in Antarctica: shows the living and working conditions of today's scientists, how they spend their leisure hours, and the disadvantages and dangers they face.

Again the narrative is clear and the photography excellent. The accompanying Study Guide offers 14 ideas for Science projects, 4 for Biology and 24 for Social Studies.

Review by S.G. Servian

 

 

 

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