| 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 South, also known as Frozen Planet II: Frozen South, 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 is made to raise awareness on endangered species living on the South Pole.
Summary
The player spawns in a blue room with a jungle planks floor and a door leading to a black, narrow hall, teleporting them to Antarctica.
Chinstrap penguin
According to the narrator, the only residents of Antarctica are animals in the Southern Ocean, such as chinstrap penguins. As one of the penguins, the player has to gather six rocks to build a nest with in a matter of three minutes. While gathering, other penguins attempt to steal the rocks, which the player can scare off by using Hit. This causes the rock they currently carry to drop. Building the nest three times wins the minigame and teleports the player to the ocean.
Killer whale
In the Southern Ocean, killer orcas are on the hunt for Weddell seals, led by a matriarch which the player takes the role. To reach the seal, they have to gather four killer whales to their pod by swimming through rings, then knock the ice floe when the arrow reaches the green bar. Performing this three times ends the minigame.
Research base
The player is teleported in human form to the research base where they have to take photos of a chinstrap penguin, a killer whale attempting to catch a penguin on an ice floe, a penguin hatchling in its nest, and a Weddell seal. After collecting all photos and giving them to the researcher, they explain how "the Antarctic ice sheet covers 8.3% of the Earth's surface" and how climate change affects their melting, threatening coastal cities. Feeling "overwhelmed" by environmental thoughts, they claim they only calm down either after talking about their feelings or seeing people help the environment. They then provide ecological tips and ways to slow climate change, and the screen darkens to show the artwork before brightening into end credits in an antarctic background.
Quotes
Discover the frozen parts of our planet in five Minecraft worlds inspired by Frozen Planet II, the new BBC Studios series. In this world, hunt as a killer whale, build a nest as a chinstrap penguin, and research animals in Antarctica. Experience life through the eyes of astounding animals and learn about the effects of climate change. World 4 of 5.
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Researcher's statement
Did you know that the Antarctic ice sheet covers 8.3% of the Earth's surface? It's the largest store of fresh water on the planet – formed from the accumulation of snow over millions of years.
Because the ice is white, the sun's rays bounce off it and are reflected back into space. Hence this giant ice sheet, like all regions of ice and snow, serves a special purpose in helping to keep the Earth cool!
The trouble is because of climate change, these ice sheets are shrinking. The melting fresh water is raising global sea levels, causing trouble for coastal communities. Longer-term, if these bodies of ice shrink, less heat will be reflected back into space, reducing their contribution to global cooling.
Sometimes I get overwhelmed thinking about the problems climate change can cause. It also helps me to know that there are people just like you and me all over the world working to make a difference.
Even small things can help when enough people engage. Reducing the amount of food we waste and eating less beef and lamb can both help reduce gas emissions that contribute to climate change.
Choosing products with recyclable packaging is one way you can help. Non plastic or non single use plastic are best. Let's work together to help save these amazing animals!
