Students, through video segments, explore what types of animals live in the Arctic and Antarctica. They also clear up any misconceptions they have about penguins or polar bears.

Students research animals found in the arctic. They discuss what living things need in order to survive and where they get their food. Students discuss the difference between producers and consumers and create a food web for animals in...

First graders read a book about animal babies from the Arctic and discuss what a polar bear needs to survive. They design a suitable zoo habitat for a polar bear using crayons and paper.

First graders participate in group activity in which they examine how to use words, adjectives, to better describe people, animals, places, and things. They listen to a read aloud of "The Napping House" while describing items on each...

In this tracing a line worksheet, students follow a path in a curvy line to connect five Arctic baby animals to the adult animals.

Students view a documentary of an Arctic expedition. In 1913, Arctic explorer and scientist, Vilhjamur Stefansson put together a crew of seamen and scientists to explore the Arctic. After viewing, students discuss what they saw and do a...

Students recount their knowledge of natural resources and articulate their understanding of the multi- faceted debate that surrounds drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. They then examine the complexity of drilling in the...

In this science worksheet, students examine 14 pictures of Arctic fishes and match them to the names in the word bank. Many of these fish look alike and this animal identification exercise would be challenging for anyone. Answers are...

The thaw depth of tundra creates a positive feedback loop with both global warming and the carbon cycle. Scholars sort photos and develop a hypothesis for ground cover and permafrost depth. Then they review the data and measurements...

Learners create classification system for Arctic-dwelling animals, the Arctic hare in particular.

Middle schoolers research animal life in the frozen seas. In this researched based lesson, students use the Internet to create a poster about an animal that lives in an Arctic or Antarctic environment. Middle schoolers will focus on the...

Middle schoolers investigate how climate changes affect top predators in Arctic marine ecosystems. Students complete a worksheet and write a report based on their responses to a scientific paper.

Students observe and investigate the areas included in the Great North. In this geography instructional activity, students observe a documentary based on the Great North. Later the students will draw and identify countries within the...

Young scholars 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.

In this science/Arctic worksheet, students utilize a graphic organizer to plan out their Arctic report/project by placing key words on each line to help them organize their thoughts.

In this name scramble worksheet, students practice the skill of unscrambling the names of ten Arctic waterbirds for mastery. Students share their answers with their classmates.

Students investigate oil's changing role in human history. They view a PBS documentary, conduct Internet research, complete a research matrix, and write an essay on whether they support an expansion of oil drilling in the Arctic...

For this Arctic life word search worksheet, students search a puzzle for terms associated with life in the Arctic.

Students identify, measure, and average micro-climatic temperatures in a particular region. They draw a small-scale map of an area to be sampled (classroom, playground, park, backyard) and identify potential locations for...

In this world history learning exercise, learners utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about Arctic peoples. A short answer question is included as well.

Students analyze graphs and make conclusions about climate change.  In this climates lesson students produce graphs and identify relationships between parameters.

With this simple inquiry exercise young scientists observe the effects of melting ice on water level. Set up an easy experiment with floating ice cubes in a dish of water then have your pupils make and record their observations of the...

Fourth graders use the Internet to gather and analyze information about competing Iditarod teams during the actual race. They also have the opportunity to share and compare data collected by fellow students.

Explore the habitats found around the world. The Desert, Rain Forest, Tundra, Prairie, Grassland, Forest, Marine and Zoo habitats are all covered in this easy to follow presentation. Each slide has a themed background picture, several...