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National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation: u.s. South Pole Station

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource explores the National Science Foundation's Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station. The interactive activity consists of a video tour, illustrations, related resources, and a webcam.
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CNN

Cnn: Buzz Aldrin Evacuated From South Pole

For Students 9th - 10th
Buzz Aldrin, a former astronaut who walked on the moon, was evacuated from the South Pole after his medical condition deteriorated, according to a release.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Geography: South Pole

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the Geographic South Pole. Explains how it is defined, the marker (which must be adjusted each year due to ice movements) that identifies its location, and 'other' South Poles, i.e., the Ceremonial South Pole and the...
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Other

Satellite Images Bridge Understanding Gap Between Climate Change and Individuals

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses how Google Earth has brought the reality of climate change to the average person so that they can see it for themselves. The north and south poles are indicators of what is happening with climate change and an...
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NOAA

Noaa: Make Your Own Compass [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Build a compass to help you figure out which direction is north or south.
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Other

Mental Floss: 8 Antarctic Traditions

For Students 4th - 8th
Every spring in the Antarctica, a new group of workers arrives and stays for a few months. To enliven everyone's stay, some traditions have been put in place. These include a race around the South Pole through all the world's time zones,...

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