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Science Kids: Science Images: Emperor Penguins
This photo shows a group of Emperor Penguins on a beautiful day in Antarctica. Emperor Penguins are the tallest species of penguins and are well known for the incredible journeys they make each year to mate and feed their chicks. Learn...
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Admiral Richard E. Byrd
This concise site contains a brief history of Byrd's life along with an easy to read chronology of major events in his life.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Geography: Antarctic Ice Shelves
A brief description of the ice shelves in the Antarctic, and a list of forty-seven ice shelves along a map showing the locations of the largest ten. (Updated: May 21, 2012)
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Physical Science
The Discovery Channel provides numerous lesson plans dealing with the physical sciences. Content is organized by grade level, but all lesson plans include suggestions for adaptations for older or younger audiences.
Other
Grand Canyon Explorer: Continental Drift
Maps and detailed descriptions of the breakup of Pangea due to a great rift opening.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Continents of the World
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is devoted to identifying, locating, and learning facts about the 7 continents. It contains interactive maps, facts, and a short video at the end.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Continents
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart identifies the 7 continents of the world and reviews with Activotes.
NASA
Nasa: Welcome to the Planets Earth
Images of specific locations on the surface of the Earth, taken from space, along with descriptive captions.
SMART Technologies
Smart: World Map
This lesson features a world map with labeled countries, a global map, and an interactive map of the seven continents.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is Antarctic Circle?
Learn about the Antarctic Circle, where it is located, why it's important, and other interesting facts.
Other
Kids World Travel Guide: Continent Facts
Provides interesting and fun facts on the continents of the world.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: A Hole in the Sky
This video segment adapted from Interactive NOVA profiles two scientists who were surprised in 1984 to discover a hole in our atmosphere's ozone layer as big as the United States. [3:47]
Other
Antarctic Penguins: Adelie and Emperor Penguins
This is a very informative and in-depth site about the Adelie and Emperor Antarctic Penguins. The site houses numerous pictures as well as basic information for each of the two types of penguin. The page also has tons of links to other...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Leopard Seal
Brief overview of the leopard seal and an accompanying photo demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat meat.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Crabeater Seal
Brief overview of the crabeater seal and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat and survive.
Other
Antarctic Animals: Leopard Seals
A very short description of this solitary predator with a revealing picture that brings home the ferocity of this mammal.
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This is a very informative and in-depth site about the Adelie and Emperor Antarctic Penguins. The site houses numerous pictures as well as basic information for each of the two types of penguin. The page also has tons of links to other...
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This is a very informative and in-depth site about the Adelie and Emperor Antarctic Penguins. The site houses numerous pictures as well as basic information for each of the two types of penguin. The page also has tons of links to other...
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Newborn Weddell Seal
A very short description of this solitary predator with a revealing picture that brings home the ferocity of this mammal.
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Baby Seal on the Sea Ice
A very short description of this solitary predator with a revealing picture that brings home the ferocity of this mammal.
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Young Weddell Seal Underwater
A very short description of this solitary predator with a revealing picture that brings home the ferocity of this mammal.
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Couple of Crab Eater Seals
A very short description of this solitary predator with a revealing picture that brings home the ferocity of this mammal.
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Leopard Seal
A very short description of this solitary predator with a revealing picture that brings home the ferocity of this mammal.
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Notothenia Rossi
A very short description of this solitary predator with a revealing picture that brings home the ferocity of this mammal.
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