Learning outcomes

• Recognise that environments can change and that this can sometimes pose dangers to living things
• Explore examples of human impact (both positive and negative) on environments

Preparation

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Live lessons work best when students have some prior knowledge and have prepared questions. You can select from any of the STEAM activities in the Frozen Oceans collection or teach a one-off Arctic Live prep lesson.

Questions generated by your class can be submitted via the Encounter Live tab in your profile.

Lesson steps

1. Introduction (5 mins)

Jamie will open the session with a welcome to the Arctic and the UK Arctic Research Station. He will give an overview of the lesson and shout-outs to participating schools.

2. Exploring the Arctic (15 mins)

We will visit the area surrounding Ny Alesund, the location of the UK Arctic Research Station on Svalbard, and learn about this beautiful place, and how it has changed over the past decades. Students will be able to use polls to share how they feel about the environment and how it is changing.

3. Caring for the Arctic (15 mins)

We meet a polar conservationist and find out about some of the work being done to preserve these important and beautiful regions of the world. This will flow into a guided activity looking at how students can act to care for the Arctic.

4. Q&A (10 mins)

After the activity, the team will answer students’ questions submitted via the live chat before suggesting other activities classes may wish to try.