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How do you sleep in the Arctic?

Fran Orio explains the complex sleeping system needed to get a good night's rest when the temperature is a chilly -35 C. Hint: you need more than one sleeping bag!

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Cross-curricular | Ages 7-11

Frozen Oceans

Based on journeys undertaken by real explorers and scientists, the Frozen Oceans (Primary) education programme is designed to introduce students to what life is like in the High Arctic.

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Geography | Ages 11-14

Frozen Oceans

The Frozen Oceans Geography resources are designed to take 11-14 year-olds on a journey to the Arctic following the expedition team of the Catlin Arctic Survey.

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