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The team that is exploring the high altitude lakes in the Andes mountains not only have to deal with very little oxygen, but they have to battle with the elements. Being cold at high altitude can be a dangerous thing unless you are properly prepared. How does your body adjust to a cold environment? Lets find out! Download Activity (77KB PDF)

Cartesian Diver

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Introductory Lesson on Licancabur

That through student investigation of the Extreme Environment website and classroom centers, students will understand the nature of the Licancabur project. The website reports the findings of the expedition as they seek to understand this biome's uniqueness and understand life under extreme conditions through a series of high-altitude expedition's lead by NASA scientists.

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Extreme Rocks

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Wet Rocks Don't Lie!

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A special thank you to Mr. Dave Ewart at Juniper Academy, and Mrs. Shannon Spencer at Happy Valley Elementary for their assistance in developing these lesson plans.

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