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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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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Arctic Hare

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the arctic hare.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: Arctic Fox

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about arctic foxes with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Tundra Biome: Info About Its Plants and Animals

For Students 4th - 8th
Describes the features and characteristics of the tundra biome, the different types, where they are found, their climate and seasonal changes, and their plants and animals.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Arctic Fox

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Ptarmigan

For Students 9th - 10th
This Smithsonian website has a brief, but thorough, article on the Ptarmigan. It also includes pictures and an extensive quote from 19th Century naturalist Edward Nelson.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Muskox

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site takes a very brief look at the muskox as an arctic creature. Several photographs are also provided.
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The BIG zoo

The Big Zoo: Polar Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtual Zoo site provides some insight into these arctic creatures. Contains a physical description as well as information regarding their diet, habitat, social structure and birth and offspring.
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Center for Educational Technologies

Earth Floor: Biomes: Deciduous Forest: Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
Site contains information on deciduous forest animals and animal adaptations. Offers links to biomes, a biome summary, how to read a climograph, arctic tundra and more.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Tufted Puffin

For Students 9th - 10th
This Smithsonian website has a brief, but thorough, article on the Tufted Puffin. It also includes pictures and an extensive quote from 19th Century naturalist Edward Nelson.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Arctic Studies Center Mammals Sea Otter

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

Pbs: Nature: The World of Penguins

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What do you know about the world of penguins? This PBS site features information about these flightless birds. Come and check out this extraordinary resource.
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Polar Discovery: Compare the Poles

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed comparison of many aspects of the two polar regions. Includes physical features, seasons, weather, types of ice, plants and animals, human population, and climate change.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Snowy Owl

For Students 9th - 10th
This Smithsonian website has a brief, but thorough, article on the Snowy Owl that also includes a picture and an extensive quote from the 19th Century naturalist Edward Nelson.
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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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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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Antarctic Connection: Penguins

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough overview of penguins provides information on their adaption to the polar environment. Additional information can be found on 17 separate species of penguins.

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