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Learning About Mammals

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students study the mammal classification and forms of them living in the United States. For this mammal study lesson, students read through orders of mammals that exist in the United States. Students also study the taxonomy of an eastern...
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The Inuit Style of Film-making

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the style of Inuit.  In this Film lesson, 7th graders research the different ways to create a Hollywood film.  Students read various articles on this style of art. 
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Adapting to the World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider dog breeds that are helpful to humans and their hereditary link to wolves. In this biology lesson, student research a dog breed for traits that make it useful to humans.  Students write a report of how these traits...
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Breaking News English: Live Earth Rocks 2 Billion Worldwide

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English learning exercise, students read "Live Earth Rocks 2 Billion Worldwide," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Exploring Marine Objects

For Teachers 1st - 7th
Students identify the sources of water on Earth. In this life science lesson, students list the different plants and animals that live in the ocean. They explore marine objects in the lab and draw them.
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The Plant Bartering System

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore plant characteristics by viewing a flower and seed presentation. In this environmental adaptation lesson, 5th graders identify specific traits plants have in order to allow them to grow in different climates whether...
Worksheet
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Oceans

For Students 3rd
In this oceans worksheet, student use clues from a song titled "Oceans," then locate and label the 5 oceans. An answer key is given but page doesn't included a song link.
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Those Amazing Seahorses

For Students 4th - 6th
In this online quiz worksheet, students answer a set of questions about seahorses. Page has a link to submit answers for correction.
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Canadian Arctic Profiles

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed sections providing further information on the Canadian Arctic's exploration, climate, maps, migration, and indigenous people, make this resource useful for many topics. Put together with images, this resource is useful for high...
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Arctic Hare Origami Figure

For Students 3rd - 8th
Follow these 13 easy steps to create your own origami figure of an Arctic Fox. A finished example is shown. The instructions may be downloaded in PDF format.
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Arctic Fox

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Arctic Fox. Besides finding a physical description of Canada's smallest fox, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on the Arctic Fox is...
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NOAA

Noaa: Arctic Theme Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the Arctic for students, teachers, and other interested groups includes changes in the ecosystem and climate.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Ice Stories: Arctic Projects

For Students 9th - 10th
Scientific research projects being done in the Arctic are showcased here. Projects cover a variety of topics, e.g., polar bears, the impact of climate change and glaciers. There are numerous links to articles, as well as video and audio...
Interactive
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: The Hall of Arctic People

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the online version of the Smithsonian Institute's exhibit devoted to the people of the Siberian and North American Arctic. The mannequins around the walls represent the peoples of the Crossroads region, dressed in traditional...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Link Between Arctic Sea Ice and Solar Radiation Absorbed

For Students 9th - 10th
The Arctic plays an important role in regulating Earth's climate. The region reflects much of the Sun's energy and helps keep the planet cool. Data collected by NASA have revealed that sea ice in the Arctic has steadily declined over the...
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center: Arctic: A Friend Acting Strangely

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the devastating effects of climate change on an Inuit Arctic community in northern Canada. The melting sea ice caused by global warning has started a chain reaction of many changes in the culture and survivability in the Arctic...
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Woods Hole Oceanography Institute: The Arctic: Exploration Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive timeline traces the history of Arctic exploration from 330BC to 2000AD.
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University of Calgary

Arctic Institute of North America: Photographic Database

For Students 9th - 10th
This page takes you to a database of over 8000 photographs of the Arctic from the late 1800s through the 20th century. The photos are from scientific expeditions, military and police patrols, explorers, etc. The largest set is from the...
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Arctic Ocean

For Students 9th - 10th
Lengthy illustrated article about the Arctic Ocean discusses all the many features and characteristics of this vast northern ocean--sea ice, icebergs, ice shelves, ice islands, the Arctic Ocean floor, continental shelf--as well as the...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Arctic v. Antarctic

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Students will be able to identify similarities and differences between two texts on the same topic. After reading and discussing books on the Arctic and Antarctic, they will use a Venn diagram and assorted images to compare and contrast...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Arctic Studies Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Tour this Smithsonian site and learn about the cultures of the North Pacific Rim and arctic wildlife in this site. This site provides virtual tours, videos, and music!
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Ice Stories: Arctic Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent information about arctic whales including facts about the bowhead, beluga, and narwhal. Features photos and links to related resources.
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The Franklin Trail: Environment and Wildlife (Of Arctic)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Franklin Trail is the web site for a group of archaeologists and adventurers who made numerous trips to the Arctic to investigate what happened to the Franklin Expedition. This page of the site describes the Arctic environment and...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Do You Really Want to Visit the Arctic?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This jigsaw activity is designed for students to become familiar with several datasets of Arctic weather data, collected in Eureka on Ellesmere Island. Students join a role-playing activity to read and interpret graphs while considering...

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