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COMPARE and CONTRAST Research the two explorers... ROALD AMUNDSEN and ROBERT FALCON SCOTT Who won the race to be first to the South Pole? Sites such has: antarctica.gov.au or coolantarctica.com or Some key points to research: nationality (add each flag), teams, route taken, weather, type of equipment and transport- clothing, animals, food types and depots, animals. Important dates - 1st /2nd to arrive...days it took to reach the Pole... What happened to one group? What series of misadventures occurred? Why did they become national heroes? Use and include primary sources: diary entries, photographs. Punctuate as you type.... colour code each explorer...key points...placement of facts... Edit with a buddy.... POST