Take your students on a journey through the barren continent of Antarctica which is covered by a sheet of ice more than two miles thick! This harsh continent has many features that make it unique including beautiful icebergs, snowy mountains and penguins. Learn the interesting physical characteristics, wildlife and extreme climates of the regions. Discover which human and environmental interactions are being made in Antarctica with our ready-to-use resource that is written using simplified language and vocabulary. Geography concepts are presented in a way that makes them easier for students to understand. Comprised of reading passages, student activities, 12 color overhead transparencies and 6 blackline student maps.