Antarctica+KAAP



A brief biography of your life as an explorer/scientist. You might like to include the selection criteria for employees in Antarctica( based on a real person or made up) (done) What work have you done in Antarctica? What are the advantages and disadvantages of your role? How are you a model of stewardship? (done) Choose one aspect of Antarctic life (living conditions, nature or climate) to give a detailed insight to your audience. (done) Develop four questions that you could ask your audience about your work as an explorer (done)

Colour-coded for what we are doing Alicia: Pink Kayla: Purple Alana: Red Payton: Blue

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Alicia
 * My name is __ Grace Marie-Rose Mitchells. __ I am 28 years old. I was born in Bradford, England on the 5th of December 1984. I became a __ marine biologist __ 6 years ago. In those six years, I have been called to many places. The most amazing of course, Antarctica! **


 * I started my university course when I graduated at St Mary's Secondary School. The course was so hard and it was one of the most horrifying things I had ever had to do. I had to work so hard I once stayed up all night trying to finish a 14 000 worded essay that was due the next day. But then, it happened. I had finished all of my preparation! I was so proud of myself, I didn't know what to do next! I was hired at **


 * __ Marine Shack __ (The best place to work) the week later. **


 * I got to work on my first day, and everyone was planning! And I didn’t know what I was supposed to be doing! **


 * So the first day of the rest of my life was ok, but I would prefer it to have been better. But, that first day didn’t matter because the next day, I finally figured out what I was doing and I got back on track. **


 * Everyone was planning to go to Antarctica! And I was full on concentrating what my new best friend Anna, was doing. She is so helpful. **


 * I am a very outgoing person. I am very friendly (I hope) and have many good friends who never let me give up on myself. **


 * You might be wondering, what do you do in your spare time? Of course, going on Family Outings! Yes, I do have a family; I have a husband, Jason, and two children, Xavier, 4 and Brittany, 5. **


 * I still can’t believe I have actually been to Antarctica! It was amazing! **


 * Somehow I will make it to be the best Marine Biologist in the world. But that's not for a __L...O...N...G...T...I...M...E...__ **

Payton February, 19th


 * __ Dear Diary, __**


 * I have just stepped off the Auroras Australis, the icebreaker that took me here (Antarctica). I still have sea legs and have already caught a cold! **


 * So I just got here. I have unpacked, had a little snack, and I ALREADY miss my family! Oh Dear me. How am I supposed to survive in freezing cold place! Majority of the time I love my job but other times it's a real struggle to get the research I need. Especially in Antarctica. All the marine life is so different here! I can't wait to start my missions to save and help the enviroment and animals in Antarctica. **


 * O My Goodness! I am now observing a large Minke Whale attacking a small leopard seal! It is very sad. Well, I guess that's how the food chain works here, and it's how everything is working out so smoothly. **


 * On the old ship, they told us that we have to take all of our bodily fluids back to England! I mean, How disgusting! Wow, we really can't leave anything here. **


 * I still have the worry of getting a frostbite. **


 * I have to go now. The cook is now preparing a hearty meal to eat for supper. I can't wait! I'm starving. I will write again tomorrow. **


 * __ Love always, __**



Kayla

Grace is a model of stewardship by going to Antarctica and seeing what is causing Global Warming, what is killing the sea life, and also, when tourists come, if they leave rubbish she reminds everyone to not destroy animals habitats and don't litter because that can lead to devastation.

She raises awareness for Antarctica as we may all know now that we has a large hole in our Ozone Layer directly over this wonderful, but can be brutal continent.

She also raises awareness for global warming in Antarctica. We don't want the ice shelves to melt and let the water rise 60-65%.

 Alicia Antarctica is a continent, bigger than either Europe, North America or Australia, and it doesn't just have one climate zone, but several. So here is a table showing you approximately how cold it is in several places in each month.

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 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">**Temperature Information** <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">**__°C__**  || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Jan  || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Feb  || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Mar || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Apr || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">May || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Jun || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">July || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Aug || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Sept || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Oct || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Nov || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Dec ||
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Continental High Area of Stability || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-32.1 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-44.3 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-57.9 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-64.7 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-65.6 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-65.2 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-66.9 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-67.9 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-66.0 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-57.1 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-43.3 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-32.1 ||
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Continental Low Area of Stability || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-14.7 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-19.8 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-27.7 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-29.7 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-33.0 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-34.1 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-35.6 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-36.7 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-36.6 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-30.2 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-21.4 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-14.4 ||
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Antarctic Peninsula || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">1.0 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">0.1 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-1.6 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-3.7 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-6.8 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-8.8 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-12.6 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-11.8 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-9.4 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">-7.2 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">- 3.3 || <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">0.2 ||
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<span style="color: #75b4f5; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Kayla <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">The first time I went to Antarctica I researched all the marine life and discover what is causing many species of animals death. I have learnt that most animals in Antarctica are dying as oil spills are effecting their habitat. This oil spreads and can cause concussions to animals.



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<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Did you know that The OZONE LAYER has a very large hole directly over Antarctica? Well if you did, here is some information!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">The Ozone layer is a ring created by gases protecting us from the sun. If we didn't have this, we would get serious sun burns and cancer.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">The OZONE LAYER has a large hole over Antarctica. So as you may know, the hole protects us and many other products from either <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">disintegrating or getting burnt.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Holes are already forming and making the UV (Ultraviolet) Rays of the sun, damaging our skin.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">You may be wondering... How did we get the holes? Our Aerosol sprays are causing holes and also: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- Refrigerators <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">- Air conditioners <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">- Heaters <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">- Car exhaust <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">- Factory Pollution <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; line-height: 20px;">- CFC (Chlorofluorocarbons) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; line-height: 20px;">- A <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">ny smoke pollutants that are produced by machines <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The burning of fossil fuels

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<span style="color: #75b4f5; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Kayla <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">This is amazing as we can learn how to breed different species of animals.
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 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">1. It is thrilling to go to Antarctica and work with different species of animals.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">2. I have learn't to survive in the one of the coldest and <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">driest places on earth for 2 and half months. It is an amazing place, <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">can't wait to go back.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">3. Having to be able to spend the time with many <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">new associates as they help me to work in Antarctica. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">They are my Best friends.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">4. Being able to actually go and do a once in a lifetime experience <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">as I don't know ANYONE who has ever been to Antarctica

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">5. To get a better knowledge of this vast and beautiful continent || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%; text-align: left;">**<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">1. Having to walk miles and miles through blizzards. I really don't enjoy it. ** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%; text-align: left;">**<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">2. Seeing people damaging the environment and ruining animals' ** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">**<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">habitat so that they don't have anywhere else to live ** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%; text-align: left;">**<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">3. Missing my family so, SO much and I don't have ** <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"> any ****<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;">children ****<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">to give me laughter. You see, my family is ** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%; text-align: left;">**<span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">the best thing that has ever happened to me. ** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">4. Seeing people damaging the beautiful land and letting <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">the pollution go out into the atmosphere and destroy our future.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">5. There is no security to keep you safe. You could be hurt or <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">injured and no one would come and help you. ||



<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Please view this power point for our questions. Have you been listening and watching?

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<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Surprisingly, Antarctica has more nature than you would expect. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Throughout history Antarctica has been constantly changing. From dinosaurs and lots of greenery to now where it is covered in snow. It now has less plants and animals then ever before.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Only two native vascular plants, the Antarctica hair grass **//"Deschamsia Antarctica''//** and a small cushion forming pearlwort, "//**Colobanthus Quitensis."**// They occur in small groups near the shore of the west coast of Antarctic Peninsula.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">There are about 150 lichens, 30 mosses, some fungi and one liverwort.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Only a small number of moss species are found in Antarctica. The extensive fields of moss occur in a few places of the continent.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Several mushrooms have been found on the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula and on the South Shetland Islands.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">More than 300 species of non marine algae have been found in Antarctica. These are very simple plants that take many diverse forms and a few of them have become adapted from living in difficult polar environments.

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<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">1. Antarctica has no indigenous ants. Why? Because they would all blow away!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">2. If Antarctica's ice sheets melted, the world's oceans would rise by sixty to sixty-five metres everywhere!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">3. Antarctica is pushed into the earth by the weight of its ice sheets. If the ice sheets melted, it would spring back about 500m. It would do this very slowly taking about 10 000 years or so.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">4. Antarctica holds 76% of the worlds fresh water.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">5. 2% of Antarctica is not ice but the other 98% is.





<span style="color: #00e0ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 320%;">IN THE FUTURE...

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Grace remains achieving her goal. Except with a little bump, with Anna retired, she sometimes can't understand what to do.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">With two children around and a husband earning less than minimum wage, she sometimes can't stay focused.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">With another child on the way, she can still try to be the best and stand out in the crowd, but she will have some time off work.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Grace still loves her job! and she hope that she will continue on and become the best Marine Biologist ever!!

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