South Pole Race

Here's a collaborative lesson idea: The Amundsen Omega 3 South Pole Race will feature 10 international teams of men and women who will compete in a 30 to 45 day journey to the South Pole on skis.  Beginning in January, it will be possible to follow teams on their web sites and through GPS systems. Math and science curriculum connections could be set up where students graph team progress and calculate the amounts of food and supplies that each team member will need to carry on their pulkin (sled).