Who wants to be... an explorer?

What are the qualities of a good explorer?  

Write your answers as a comment.

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Famous explorers

QUIZ

If you do not know all the answers, 
go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_explorers.

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The Race to the Pole

    The routes to the South Pole taken by Scott (green) 

    and Amundsen (red), 1911–1912.

More about Amudsen’s South Pole expedition  >>>

Who is in the picture - Amudsen or Scott?

Write your answer as a comment and explain your choice.


Pic.: 
http://medlibrary.org/medwiki/Amundsen%27s_South_Pole_expedition
http://www.irlaiks.lv/images/upload/countries/534988/amudsen.jpg

Why not explore the Web?

Worksheet

Do you think YOU are a modern explorer while surfing the net?

Antarctica

Interactive exercise 













More about Antarctica  >>>
Antarctica versus Global Warming


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http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/antarctica/

http://artsonearth.com/2010/05/antarctica-versus-global-warming.html