Not really much to report today, we watched the promotional video for Rob Gauntlett’s and James Hopper’s attempt at traveling from Pole to Pole under manpower. It was a useful introduction, because I was then able to explain the 180 degrees used in the title of the expedition, in relation to our place lesson the previous week; this time I was able to utilise Google Earth. It was also a useful reinforcement of our perceptions of extreme environments, traveling to them just for the challenge.
We then went onto look at isostatic adjustment and the potential impact on Antarctica of the melting icecaps. We then reviewed our Antarctic convergence homework, the majority got to grips with this well.
Finally after organising our folders, we played Grade or No Grade for Antarctic physical features, I found though that our system flash player needs upgrading, but luckily I had already put a version online.
Ok, so we could have done more, but I was tired. 
Tomorrow, changing perceptions of the continent and some dry valley research.
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Posted in Extreme Environments, Lesson evaluations
Written on Mon, 25 September 2006 at 6:11 pm
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September 25th, 2006 at 9:35 pm
good leason as always sir learnt something new again . google earth help me to understand longitude and latitude more .the video made me think bout try soming like tht but not as big of thing as that so over all a very good leason again thnxs sir
September 26th, 2006 at 5:36 pm
Thanks Antony, still not convinced on my teaching of longitude and latitude though, review of today’s lesson coming up.
All the best
Mr C
September 27th, 2006 at 8:20 pm
brilliant lesson enjoyed it all and i am glad i took geography. i enjoyed learning about dry valleys although would rather be on games. see u at school =~D
September 27th, 2006 at 9:41 pm
Thanks Reece,
It is really useful to have this feedback, and I think I would also prefer to play the games!
Mr C