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Students learn vocabulary for arctic animals and basic spatial and comparitive concepts. They demonstate listening comprehension skills, writing skills, and the ability to follow 2-3 step verbal commands. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read a New York Times article about plans for oil drilling in the Arctic. They examine and debate both sides of the plan to explore for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Full Review »
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- 1st - 2nd
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Students explore the natural history of arctic Alaska through lecture and discussion. They write poems and complete research papers about Arctic animals. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the adaptive capabilities of animals and the effects of global warming on polar regions. They analyze a map, answer true or false discussion questions, conduct research, complete a handout, and research the International Polar Year, 2007-2009. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore Arctic animal life through use of electronic resources. They discover facts about various animals that share that ecosystem with wolves. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students examine how Arctic animals adapt to their environment. They conduct Internet research, take notes about a selected animal, create a drawing of the animal using ClarisWorks drawing software, and write a report using a word processing program. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students research an Arctic animal. They survey the questions in the Animal Report in order to conduct their research. They investigate their chosen animal by using the Internet, library books and reference books. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students take a "virtual" field trip to see the snow. They read "The Snowy Day" and other books about snow to gain an understanding of the Antarctic, polar regions, polar animals, and scientific exploration. They create books containing information that they have learned about the snow, arctic animals, and states of matter- this may be completed in pairs. Full Review »
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Students study the plant and animal life that exists at the Artic Circle. They determine the location of the Artic Circle in relation to their school on maps and globes while examining the harsh climate. They complete a virtual field trip using a web site. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore key terms, including food web and food chain. They discuss Arctic plants and animals, devise at least three Arctic food chains and create a food web showing connections among Arctic life. Full Review »

