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Curated OER

Arctic Warbler

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen to the sounds of the warbler and delve into topics such as range, habitat, food, behavior and more on this thorough site.
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Curated OER

Arctic Warbler

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen to the sounds of the warbler and delve into topics such as range, habitat, food, behavior and more on this thorough site.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Polar Bears

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Polar Bears. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, behavior and life cycle.
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World Wildlife Fund for Nature

Wwf: Our Earth: Ecoregions: Habitats: Polar Regions

For Students 3rd - 8th
A simple introduction and overview of the polar regions. Includes a link to information about animals that live in a polar habitat.
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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife: The Incredible Shrinking Polar Bears

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, published by National Wildlife Magazine (February/March 2004 issue), offers an insightful look into the life of the polar bears of Canada's Hudson Bay. The article looks at why these bears are losing weight and bearing...
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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Polar Bear

For Students 3rd - 8th
Offers quick facts on the polar bear about physical appearance, habitat, behavior and its range.
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Other

Explore North: All About Polar Bears

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides an overview of polar bears in the arctic. The content includes a look at polar bear habitat, population, diet, and more. Several photographs of polar bears are also included.
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Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Narwhal Whales

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read facts about the narwhal including information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do to help.
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Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Polar Bear

For Students 3rd - 8th
Guidebook entry on the polar bear features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do to help.
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Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo: Snowy Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
Lincoln Park Zoo presents facts on the snowy owl, including its physical description, it's habitat, it's niche, and it's life history.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Rock Ptarmigan

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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PBS

Pbs Nature: Penguins

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Did you know that penguins can survive for more than 100 days without food or water? Discover more educational facts about these fascinating birds when you explore this site.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Black Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the black bear and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat and survive in their habitat.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Peary Caribou

For Students 3rd - 8th
Get to know the Peary Caribou.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this animal are given, making it a perfect site for younger researchers.
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Nature Canada

Northern Icon in Peril: Global Warming Threatens the World's Polar Bears

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that Canada lists the polar bear as a, 'species of special concern.' This page provides a glimpse at how climate change is effecting polar bears in the Canadian Arctic. You will also find some basic polar bear facts: size,...
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University of California

Polar Bear Capital of the World

For Students 9th - 10th
Churchill, Canada is known for its polar bear population before the bay freezes. Find out all about this incredible visitation every year. Read polar bear facts, lore, rules of bear safety, and wildlife management applied to polar bears.
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Ptarmigan

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Ptarmigan. Besides finding a detailed physical description of this Arctic bird, you?ll also learn about some its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet on the Ptarmigan is...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Walrus

For Students 9th - 10th
This Smithsonian website has a brief, but thorough, article on the Walrus that also includes pictures and an extensive quote from naturalist Edward Nelson.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Beluga Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a general overview of the Beluga Whale, complete with the personal observations of 19th Century Naturalist, Edward Nelson.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Nova Zembla: How Does Temperature Affect Plant Growth?

For Students 2nd - 4th
Viktor brought his pet plant on his trip to Nova Zembla. Help him figure out what to do to take care of the plant.
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The Wild Classroom

The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Polar Ice Caps Biome

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the polar ice cap ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
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University of California

Ucmp: The World's Biomes

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of California Museum of Paleontology hosts this site devoted to the study of the earth's biomes, which are the world's major communities, classified according to the predominant vegetation and adaptations of organisms to...
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BBC

Bbc Science & Nature: Chinstrap Penguin

For Students 9th - 10th
If you are looking for more information on the Chinstrap Penguin, then use this detailed fact sheet and these interesting photos.
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BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Musk Oxen

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about musk oxen.

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