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    Ocean and Cryosphere
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    Lesson D3 - Ocean and cryosphere cultural services

     

    MAIN SUBJECTS

    Social sciences/Visual or performing arts

    DURATION

    Preparation: 20min

    Activity: 2h

    SUMMARY

    This session should be adapted to local contexts. An example is provided. Through documentary research and / or an artwork / artistic performance, students learn about the cultural importance of the ocean and cryosphere for human populations across history.

    KEY IDEAS

    • The oceans and cryosphere have influenced and influence our history, culture and economy.

    • Before the use of coal, gas and (petroleum) oil, whale oil was an important energy source.

    • There is a strong link between polar exploration and the whale industry: the discovery of Spitzbergen and of Antarctica opened new territories for whale hunters, contributing to an increase in whale hunting.

    • The number of whales has decreased dramatically since then, but today populations are starting to increase again.

    INQUIRY METHOD

    Documentary analysis

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