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- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students study famous explorers of the ploar regions and have a simulated polar exploration of their own. They describe the differences in terrain between the Arctic and Antarctic, and study the hardships imposed on polar explorers Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 1st
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Students explore the characteristics of the Arctic and Antarctic by looking at a globe and at pictures of the polar landscape and animals. They plan a vacation to one of these regions and draw pictures or write stories about the trip. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students utilize computer image processing techniques to measure the size of Earth's polar ice caps and analyze various phenomena visible on planetary images. 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 - 12th
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Students brainstorm topics and categories that might be covered by the International Polar Year. After reading an article, they consider the subjects that are going to be studied there. Using the internet, they research a particular project and create an oral presentation to share their information with the class. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 1st
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Students explore fictional literature. Students listen to a story about a polar bear who changes color. Students observe color models of the bear as the teacher reads. Students perform hand motions to parts of the story. They discover the proper name of colors. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students role play and discuss in groups to achieve a consenus and evaluate a problem and suggest solutions. In the activity, students have to decide what one would take with them and what would be left behind because there ship is sinking. Once a consenus is made with group members answers are written down. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore how ocean literacy involves and supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems. They also study that the ocean and humans are inextricably interconnected. Students analyze about the adaptive capabilities of animals and people living in these environments. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students research the animals, climate, and plant life in both of the Polar regions. They explore a variety of websites and complete a WebQuest. Students complete a chart, view a PowerPoint presentation, and answer true/false questions at the end of each slide. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 6th
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Students explore goals and dreams through polar explorers. They discuss the story of Ann and Liv and their Expedition. After discussion, they identify ways in which dreams are important and how they impact the world and identify their own dreams. Full Review »
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