Antarctic Journal: Four Months at the Bottom of the World
Publication Information
Author:  Dewey, Jennifer Owings	Illustrator:  Dewey, Jennifer Owings
Title:  Antarctic Journal: Four Months at the Bottom of the World	Date:  2001
Publisher:  Harper Collins	City:
ISBN, paperback:  0-06-028586-9	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:	Young Adult:
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    nonfiction, diaries and journals, letters
HSE Descriptor(s):    science
Summary:
Interesting collection of letters, journal entries, and sketches from the author during her stay in Antarctica from November 12 to March 12. Science facts are included but this is not a science book.
Teaching Ideas:
The text and illustrations are reminiscent of My Season with Penguins which would make a good pairing. Many topics lend themselves to further research, e.g. the earth's axis and the solar system. Since information on global warming and its effects on glaciers is readily available online, students could extend the section on glacier "calving." Perhaps the recent penguin movies are available in public libraries to use to study penguin life cycles. Keep a nature journal for a week or more, writing entries and letters and making sketches in a nearby park or in your own backyard.
Teaching Strategies:
Book Conversations    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/book_conversations.pdf
Fluency Activities    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/fluency_activities.pdf
K-W-L Instruction Strategy    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/k_w_l.pdf
Think-Pair-Share    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/think_pair_share.pdf
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Geography > environment Geography > environment > ocean Science > biology > zoology > animal behavior > life cycles Science > biology > zoology > ornithology/birds Science > meteorology Geography > environment > nature Geography > locations > continents/regions > Antarctica Science > biology > zoology > ornithology/birds > penguins

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