National First Ladies' Library
Brrrr! Expeditions to the North and South Poles
Students examine the first successful explorations of the North and South Poles, through a study of the four men who accomplished them. They present the fruits of their research on posters, or with PowerPoint presentations.
Curated OER
Polar Expeditions
Students consider the implication of polar exploration. In this polar exploration lesson, students research the expeditions that Admiral Peary, Dr. Cook, Captain Scott, and Roald Amundsen made to the North and South Poles. Students...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Race to the End of the Earth
Multimedia-rich exhibition documents the race, in 1911, to be the first to reach the South Pole. Two teams undertook the perilous journey, one British, led by Robert Scott, and one Norwegian, led by Roald Amundsen. With digital dioramas,...
Royal Geographical Society
Royal Geographical Society: Antarctica: Extreme Wilderness
Information, activities and images of Antarctica including a number from Scott's expedition to the South Pole.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Explorers of Canada
This site from Enchanted Learning has a listing and information on the major explorers of Canada. Many of these men came to Canada from France over different times. Pictures are provided along with links to additional information.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Geography: South Pole
Information about the Geographic South Pole. Explains how it is defined, the marker (which must be adjusted each year due to ice movements) that identifies its location, and 'other' South Poles, i.e., the Ceremonial South Pole and the...
Other
Explore North: The Life of Roald Amundsen
This is a brief biography of the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen.
Other
South Pole: Roald Amundsen
This site is on Amundsen (1872-1928 CE), the leader of a Norwegian expedition, races Robert Scott's group to the South Pole.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Explorers for Kids: Roald Amundsen
Kids learn about the biography and life of explorer Roald Amundsen. learn about the journey of the first man to the South Pole.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Roald Amundsen
(1872-1928) Norwegian explorer most famous for first reaching the North and South Poles.