PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Rock Ptarmigan
Discover how the Rock Ptarmigan lives in the Tundra when you check out this site. This resource features photographs, information on characteristics, life cycle and more.
Black Past
Black Past: Henson, Matthew
A brief encyclopedia entry about Matthew Henson, the African-American who, along with Robert Peary, reached the North Pole.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Tundra
Can you name the two types of tundra? Find the answer to this question and many more when you explore this educational resource. The content of this site includes a look at this biome's characteristics, plant life, animal life and more....
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Arctic Fox
Learn more about the arctic fox through this clear and concise site. This resource features photos, characteristics, behavior information and more about this fascinating mammal.
Other
Arctic Refuge Series: Subhankar Banerjee
View some remarkable photos of the beautiful Arctic National Wildlife Refuge taken by artist and environmentalist, Subhankar Banerjee.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Arctic Hare
Explore the world of the arctic hare through this clear and concise site. Students will learn more information on the characteristics, range, habitat, food, reproduction and behavior of this furry creature through this resource.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Warming of the Polar Regions
While global average temperature has risen above the 1950-1980 average, our planet's polar regions are experiencing warming at a faster rate than other places.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Observations of Climate Change
This interactive lesson introduces students to the various ways that people work to understand climate change, particularly in the Arctic.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Robert E. Peary and Matthew Henson
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1986 to commemorate the discovery of the North Pole by Robert E. Peary and Matthew Henson. With a short passage on the details of their famous discovery.
Other
Cool Antarctica: Pictures, Information, and Travel Guide
A complete look at the continent of Antarctica. You can view pictures, utilize a fact file index, and get a historical timeline.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Polar Bears
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a brief overview of polar bears.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Tundra
[Free Registration/Login Required] Description of the climate and plant and animal life of the tundra, followed by drag and drop review questions.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Oceans
Learn about the world's five great oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic on this site.
Education Scotland
Learning and Teaching Scotland: Illustrations of Places
An assortment of clip art featuring scenes of natural habitats, homes, and other places. Scroll down to find the topic of your choice.
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Warming of the Polar Regions
Learn about the climate in the Polar regions and how it is affected by global warming. Links to related material.
Curated OER
Arctic Hare
Explore the world of the arctic hare through this clear and concise site. Students will learn more information on the characteristics, range, habitat, food, reproduction and behavior of this furry creature through this resource.