| Map maker(s) | Shapescape |
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| Price | Free |
| Release date | September 13, 2022 |
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| Genre(s) | Educational |
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| Article | "Discover the Frozen Planet II DLC" – Minecraft.net. |
Frozen Peaks, also known as Frozen Planet II: Frozen Peaks, is a lesson in Minecraft Education and a free Marketplace map in Bedrock Edition. As part of the Frozen Planet II lesson series, the map was inspired by BBC Earth's documentary series Frozen Planet II,[1] and features various animals in mountainous regions.
Summary
The player starts the map in a blue-walled room with a jungle planks flooring and a door leading to a dark hall, teleporting the player to the mountains during sunrise.
High-casqued chameleon
In the cutscene, the narrator describes how mountain animals adapt to the cold of high altitudes, including the high-casqued chameleon. A female chameleon in a yellow valley woke up after a freezing night and must search for food, despite her inability to walk. To reach the feeding area (the beacon beam surrounded by pines), the player has to walk through the path while avoiding predatory birds trying to attack them. This can be done by changing color to blend into the ground. A temperature bar appears beside them, lowering overtime until the chameleon freezes in place, but can be raised by changing the color to black.
Golden eagle
After reaching the pine trees, the cutscene plays where the chameleon reaches out for an insect on a treetop as a golden eagle flies above her. According to the narrator, both parents need to hunt to feed their three week-old chick, but only chamois goats live as prey in this environment. As one of the parents, the player has to find a chamois and carry it to the nest.
Research base
After bringing three goats to the nest, the player is teleported to the research base in human form, on the balcony of a building in the valley. Around camp, they have to take photos of a chamouflaging or normal high-casqued chameleon in the valley, a golden eagle on the mountain, an eagle nest on the peaks, and a melting glacier on a mountain slope. After gathering all photos, the player must bring them to the researcher across the bridge. The researcher explains how mountain animals managed to survive the harsh conditions in their habitat. They also frustratedly mention climate change and its effects on the golden eagles and melting glaciers, emphasizing contribution to reduce climate change. The map then ends with the key artwork, then the end credits on a background with mountains and the valley.
Quotes
External
Discover the frozen parts of our planet in five Minecraft worlds inspired by Frozen Planet II, the new BBC Studios series. In this world, soar as a golden eagle, adjust your color to survive as a high-casqued chameleon, and take photos in the frozen peaks. Experience life through the eyes of astounding animals and learn about the effects of climate change. World 3 of 5.
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Researcher's statement
As you've seen, animals like the golden eagle and chameleon have adapted in remarkable ways to face the challenges of the frozen peaks where they live.
As the temperature of the planet warms, these animals may face even more hardships. In some places, golden eagles who have adapted to migrate in sync with the animals they prey upon are unable to shift the timing of their migration to meet the demands of climate change.
Crucially glaciers, which melt and contribute water to the ecosystem, are retreating fast in mountainous regions around the world due to high temperatures. This is impacting the animals and plants that depend on the meltwater for survival.
Seeing the impacts of climate change sometimes makes me angry. Using this energy for positive action helps me to feel better.
It's good to know people all over the planet are working together to slow down the rate our climate is changing. You can help too.
Use your voice to talk to your family, school or community about the problems we're facing and raise awareness about the positive actions that they can take to limit climate change. Together we can make a difference!
