In this virtual experience, students will…

• Identify the location of Antarctica.
• Explore landscapes and places in Antarctica.
• Describe what makes those places special.

Lesson overview

Antarctica is the Earth’s southernmost continent. It is on the South Pole. It is almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle. Around Antarctica is the Southern Ocean. It is the fifth-largest continent in area after Asia, Africa, North America, and South America. In this virtual experience, you will explore the landscape, fauna, and flora of Antarctica.