Education
Annotated Image of Thwaites Ice Shelf
Seal Scientist! Measuring under the ice shelf!
Scientists are interested in learning about how the ocean affects the ice shelves around Antarctica! The Southern Ocean, that circles around all of Antarctica, has different layers of water at different ocean depths that have different temperatures, salinity and more!
Polar Ambassador student
Student Polar Climate Ambassador
High School students interested in exploring the poles and polar science, join a group of like minded peers!
On the ice shelf, Jan 2022. Credit Ted Scambos
Celebrate with our annual ITGC Antarctica Festivals
ITGC hosts the annual Antarctica Festival, celebrating the 1 December 1959 signing of the Antarctic Treaty with a series of educational talks and activities for students of all ages. Join us for the event, which coincides with the first week of December.
Ask a Thwaites Scientist
Have you ever wanted to ask a scientist your questions about Antarctica? As part of our 2021 Antarctica Festival, we asked people around the world to send our scientists questions about Antarctic science, wildlife, careers, and more. The questions covered everything from how scientists from different countries collaborate, to what the future holds for Antarctica, and our researchers answered! Visit our 'Ask a Scientist' page to see what they said!
Celebrating 60 Years of the Antarctic Treaty
On December 1, 1959, the Antarctic Treaty was signed by twelve nations to set aside all of Antarctica “forever to be used exclusively for peaceful purposes in the interests of all mankind.” Beginning in 2010, Antarctica Day was established to commemorate the treaty as an event to promote global awareness of this collaborative treaty that set aside 10% of the Earth’s surface and inspire peace and hope for future generations.
Image of Thwaites-Explorer online tool
Thwaites-Explorer online interactive tool for web browsers
Thwaites-Explorer is an online interactive tool for exploring Thwaites Glacier and learning about why it is the focus of our research.
Thwaites ‘Field-Science Spotlights'
Educators! Our "Antarctic Field Update" education series helps keep you and your students informed about current research in the Amundsen Sea, Antarctica, from our scientists onboard the Research Vessel Nathaniel B. Palmer as they study ocean characteristics near the Thwaites Glacier.
Overview Infographic of International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration
Educational infographic - Issued by NERC and NSF, this provides an overview of what ITGC scientists are doing, and why.
From the National Snow and Ice Data Center
Icelights: Antarctica - These articles answer your burning questions about the frozen continent.
From the British Antarctic Survey
Discovering Antarctica - Designed for students of all ages, this resource is packed full of interactive features, downloads, lesson-based activities, worksheets and teacher notes
