Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Polar Climates

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes polar climates such as the polar and alpine tundras.
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Ecoregions: Aleutian Islands Tundra

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses features of the unique ecoregion, the Aleutian Islands tundra. Covers wildlife, threats to preservation, and conservation initiatives.(Updated August 26, 2012)
Handout
Center for Educational Technologies

Earth Floor: Biomes: Deciduous Forest: Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides information on deciduous forest plants and plant adaptations. Offers links to biomes, a biome summary, how to read a climograph, arctic tundras and more.
Article
National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Climate Changes With Latitude

For Students 9th - 10th
A map showing the division of the world into eight biomes based on different climate types around the world. There are links to more information about each biome.
Handout
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.
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Pacific Coastal Mountain Icefields and Tundra

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the geography of this ecoregion, its biodiversity, its excellent conservation status, the parks and wilderness areas within its boundaries, potential threats, and organizations working to ensure its protection. (Updated August...
Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Terrestrial Communities

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore land ecosystems around Earth. Learn about forests, tundra, taiga, grasslands, and deserts.