PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Albedo Decrease Linked to Vanishing Arctic Sea Ice
Examine this visualization by NASA to understand how the warming of the Arctic region has caused the sea ice extent to decline by 40%, thereby throwing our earth's energy budget off balance. Extensive resources included are teaching...
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Arctic Peoples of North America
Learn about the art of the native Americans of the Arctic region in this overview of their art with a selection of relevant objects each with it's own detailed object description.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Arctic Warming and Greenhouse Gasses
Explore how the warming of the Earth's polar regions may lead to releasing greenhouse gasses.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Arctic Fox
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.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Arctic Story Puzzles
Construct a story about the Inuit or the polar bear from a series of pictures that can be put together in a sequence.
BBC
Bbc News: Regions and Territories: Greenland
Article providing a general overview of Greenland, the world's largest island, focusing on its history, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, and related...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Muskox
This site takes a very brief look at the muskox as an arctic creature. Several photographs are also provided.
Other
Unmuseum: Virtual Exploration Society: Matthew Henson
Read the exciting account of Matthew Henson's explorations of the Arctic region and his assault on the North Pole.
PBS
Pbs Nature: Penguins
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.