Posts Tagged ‘ Antarctica ’

International Ice

Published On June 20, 2010 in Community Features by

TORONTO, CANADA- Traveling to the Antarctic with Students on Ice taught me things that I may never have learned without this unique experience. Of course, we all gained significant knowledge about the South Pole – facts and figures and such. However, it is what I learned through the experience of being surrounded by such extraordinary Read More »

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Frozen Birds

Published On June 20, 2010 in Community Features by

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL- Though cuddly and wobbly and down-right adorable, penguins aren’t the only birds that Antarctica has to offer. Birds are one of the more common types of animals that inhabit our world. Just like anywhere else in the world, Antarctica has several species of birds. Accompanied by the expedition ornithologist (bird expert) Santiago Read More »

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Students on Ice!

Published On June 20, 2010 in Community Features and Slider by and
Students on Ice!

Sitting in a classroom always gets boring sooner or later. For two weeks, we had the chance to switch our typical classmates for penguins, seals, ice, and more penguins as we made our way to Antarctica, which is called the “Greatest classroom on Earth.” Students on Ice (SOI), which has given Antarctica this title, is Read More »

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