08+Free+Choice+Task

Free Choice Tasks You will need to read the information on the wiki link and see your teacher for a copy of the sheet you need for recording. 
 * 1) Complete this 'Race to the Pole' activity.

 2. Research an environmental issue concerning Antarctica. Select one of the following issues:

Write a poem (not an acrostic) or design a picture expressing how you feel about this particular issue.
 * Litter
 * Water pollution
 * Energy sources
 * Air pollution
 * Minerals and mining
 * Fishing and Whaling
 * Tourism
 * Feral animals and plant

3. Invent a new product, garment or machine that can be marketed and sold to tourists on holidays in Antarctica, or scientists at work in Antarctica. Include an advertisement and jingle for your group's product in your final slideshow/ webpage.

4. How is clothing different in Antarctica? Research special clothing and compare it to the fabric and styles of our clothing.

Begin thinking about your product. What question will you answer? How will you present this? Some suggestion to get you thinking include... Human impact on Antarctic wildlife Changes in the food chain Impact of Global actions on Antarctica Essentioal items to take on a month long trip to Antactica Itinerary for tourist visit to Antactica (Research cost, where do leave from, where do you stay etc) Justification for money being spent on research in Antarctica