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Climb Mount Everest. £40,000 each. 1 in 4 chance of death.
Why?
Walking the Amazon. 2 years away from home.
Living on snakes and piranhas.
Why?
Halley VI research station. £26,000,000.
Or 5,200,000 malaria nets( )Why?
Why?Describe as many different reasons for extreme
adventures as you can.
Just some of the risks, how would you deal with them?
The Coldest Journey: a step too far?
We know where Antarctica is, we know how cold it is, we’ve mapped it and crossed it many
times before.
So what’s the point in The Coldest Journey?
Where in the world is Antarctica?It does not matter where you go, travel away from Antarctica is alwaysto the _______.
Antarctica is at 90° South latitude and 0° West longitude and is itself a_________.
All of Antarctica is located within the________ ________.
There are many islands dotted around the _______ ______surroundingAntarctica, but the nearest major land is the southern tip of SouthAmerica,___________ and _________.
North continent Antarctic Circle SouthernOcean Argentina Chile
What do I have to do?
• Investigate The Coldest Journey expedition.
• Decide for yourself whether you feel the expedition is “British Bravado” or if in actual fact there are real scientific and educational benefits to be had from this mission.
• Present your thoughts in a newspaper report. You
should support your writing with maps, images and any other resources you find through research.
The Coldest Journey
Assessment
How do I write my report? 5 questions.
1. What is The Coldest Journey?
2. What are the risks & challenges? Where is Antarctica & what is the environment like? (evidence)
3. Antarctica has been crossed before, why are TCJ team trying again now?
4. Risks of death on TCJ expedition are high, so why don’t we use GoogleEarth, satellites and other technology to tell us what we want to know? Why send people?
5. If TCJ expedition proves successful, what next? Where should be the next extreme place to explore?
How might it look?
Where do I start?www.thecoldestjourney.org
Overview.
Who benefits?
The physical environment.
Who else benefits?
Who’s paying for TCJ?
The human perspective.
Resources.
Ask them!
Still puzzled?
Check here for
the 5W’s.
How should I tackle this task?
• Check your minimum expected level for Year 9. This is your target for this report.
• Collect the relevant level criteria check list. READ IT. Ask questions.
• Be concise (write enough to achieve your MEL). Plan. Mind map?– Answer each question in order, use sub headings.
– Where/Why/When/Will/What & How?
– Map & images.
– Final question; state your opinion clearly.
– List sources.
• Check the level criteria, have you missed anything? Do it.
extreme inhospitableenvironment charitytemperature riskblizzard developmentresearch technology
in addition to likewiseon the other hand unlikewhereas contrasting tohowever despitebecause so as to
I agree / I disagree that…The most extreme aspect of thisexpedition is…..The Coldest Journey is….Evidence to support me includes…The extreme human / physical featuresinclude….because…Some may disagree / agree because…
The Coldest Journey: a step too far?
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Useful links
www.thecoldestjourney.org
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thecoldestjourney/
https://twitter.com/coldestjourney
https://www.facebook.com/TheColdestJourney
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/ice-men-are-ready-for-coldest-journey-1-4804215
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtLRxNjFU-Y
What is ‘The Coldest Journey? What risks & challenges are involved with the journey?
Why are the team trying to cross Antarctica?
Facts about the climate & weather
Facts about the journey (e.g. route, how it is being done)
What equipment is needed?
The Coldest Journey
Checklist : I have….
…described the location of Antarctica…explained what The Coldest Journey is & why it is being done…described the climate and environment of Antarctica and explained why it is extreme…suggested different viewpoints about the journey (positive and negative)…compared to other extreme locations (e.g. hot desert, rainforest, war zones, etc. .)…suggested whether you think it is ‘British Bravado’ or a real ‘Scientific & Valuable expedition’
