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VR Expedition: Explore the Arctic Aboard The Fram

VR Expedition: Explore the Arctic Aboard The Fram

In 1893 Fridtjof Nansen successfully froze a specially-designed ship, the Fram, into Arctic sea ice in an attempt to drift to the North Pole. Take a virtual stroll through the Fram and learn all about Nansen and his crew's adventures in the Arctic with this virtual expedition. 

Click this link to explore The Fram 

The Fram with explorers and dogs from the National Library of Norway

Photo: National Library of Norway

Program
MOSAiC
Resource Type
VR Experience
Topics
    Polar Science
Middle School
High School
University/College
Informal Audience
Instructional Time
30 minutes
Published Date
Contact
CIRES E&O copyright

Teaching Materials

VR Expedition: Explore the Arctic Abroad the Fram
Explore The Fram VR Expedition

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