Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Arctic
Information on the climate, permafrost, vegetation, wildlife, environmental concerns, and ocean in the Arctic Region of the world.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Ice Stories: Dispatches From Polar Scientists: Arctic People
An arcticle featuring historical data discovered about the people who inhabited the Arctic.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Ice Stories: Dispatches From Polar Scientists: About the Arctic
A brief article featuring the details that make up the Arctic region.
Read Works
Read Works: Arctic Life
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about animals that live in the Arctic. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Arctic Hare
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the arctic hare.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Arctic Fox (Alopex Lagopus)
View images and read statistics and facts about the Arctic Fox, including where they live, their appearance, diet, behavior, breeding habits, and how they disguise themselves from predators.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Arctic Hare (Lepus Arcticus)
Provides an overview of the Arctic Hare, including their habitat, appearance, behaviour, and much more. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Arctic Wolf (Canus Lupus Arcticus)
Provides an overview of the Arctic Wolf, including their habitat, appearance, behavior, breeding, and more. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Wild Places: Arctic
An overview of the ecological state of arctic environments, plant, and animals.
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Arctic Fox
Offers quick facts on the Arctic fox about physical appearance, habitat, behavior and its range.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Kids: Arctic Fox
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about arctic foxes with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why the Arctic Is Climate Change's Canary in the Coal Mine
William Chapman explains why scientists often describe the Arctic as the "canary in the coal mine" when it comes to climate change. [3:59]
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Arctic Studies Center:caribou & Reindeer
This site takes a look at the caribou and reindeer found in arctic regions around the world. Content includes the personal observations of the 19th Century Naturalist, Edward Nelson.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Why the Polar Vortex Keeps Breaking Out of the Arctic
Why does the Polar Vortex keep breaking out of the Arctic? Surprisingly, warming global temperatures play a role.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Arctic Hare
Explore the world of the arctic hare through this clear and concise site. Students will learn more information on the characteristics, range, habitat, food, reproduction and behavior of this furry creature through this resource.
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.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Arctic Ground Squirrel
What makes an arctic ground squirrel unique? This site features information about the reproduction, behavior, habitat, characteristics and more of this fascinating little creature.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Arctic Climate Curriculum, Activity 1: Exploring the Arctic
This activity introduces students to the Arctic, including different definitions of the Arctic and exploration of the Arctic environment and Arctic people. Students set out on a virtual exploration of the geography of the Arctic using...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Arctic Ocean
A wealth of facts is presented in this article on the Arctic Ocean. Content covered includes the area, natural resources, climate, terrain and much more.
Other
Stockholm University: The Arctic Fox
Not only does this comprehensive site present a wealth of factual information on the Arctic fox but also delves into exploitation of this animal in North America, Russia, Iceland, and Greenland.
Nature Canada
Nature Canada: Arctic Tern
Facts about the Arctic tern, a Canadian seabird, are given. While the population is large, there are concerns about the numbers being in decline.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Arctic Ground Squirrel
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides characteristics of the Arctic Ground Squirrel.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
University of Waterloo: Archaeology in Arctic North America
A resource regarding the Arctic region and a look at some of the recent archaeological projects there. The introduction offers a short look at the geography and history of the area.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Arctic Climate Curriculum, Activity 3: Exploring Arctic Climate Data
Students dig into authentic Arctic climate data to unravel some causes and effects related to the seasonal melting of the snowpack. In particular, students learn about albedo and its relationship to snowmelt. This concept applied to...
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