1. Melissa Swartz – Science 4 Schools Adam Holden – Dept. Of Geography, Durham University

2. Why Antarctica? Antarctica is contributing to sea level rise, and this contribution is increasing. Shepherd et. al, 2012

3. Why Antarctica? There is a buried landscape under Antarctica.

4. Why Antarctica? Antarctica’s past climate holds a key to determining the current response to climate change.

5. What’s on Offer? Exhibition at Palace Green Library Museum until 7 Feb. 2016 School visits include the exhibition and workshops Educational resources will be made available via website and USB sticks Outreach visits also available at your school Plus, this winter - Twitter updates: @AntarcticaDU while scientists are in Antarctica Blog from Antarctica

6. The Exhibition

7. Educational Resources Mapping Antarctica Explore Antarctica Governing Antarctica Evidence of Climate Change Glacial History of Antarctica Glacial Budgets What’s Under the Ice? General resources for all KS3 to A-level, also suitable for schools not teaching “Cold Environments” Resources aimed at GCSE and A-Level students studying “Cold Environments” Written for current and draft new exam specifications

8. More Information? Workshops listed at https://www.dur.ac.uk/4schools/programme/https://www.dur.ac.uk/4schools/programme/ To book a workshop, request an outreach visit or make further enquiries: Email: 4schools@dur.ac.uk4schools@dur.ac.uk or info@science4schools.co.ukinfo@science4schools.co.uk Call: Melissa 0785 261 3630

9. Questions? Thank you.