University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Doomed Ship, Or, the Wreck in the Arctic by William Hurton
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Doomed Ship, or, The Wreck in the Arctic Regions by William Hurton (1865), a children's novel.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Do You Really Want to Visit the Arctic?
This jigsaw activity is designed for students to become familiar with several datasets of Arctic weather data, collected in Eureka on Ellesmere Island. Students join a role-playing activity to read and interpret graphs while considering...
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...
University of Texas at Austin
Ut Library Online: Historical Maps of the Polar Regions
This collection from the University of Texas Library Online of historical maps contains a variety of maps from various parts of the polar region and from different parts of history. Each map is accompanied by a brief description and is...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: The Hall of Arctic People
This is the online version of the Smithsonian Institute's exhibit devoted to the people of the Siberian and North American Arctic. The mannequins around the walls represent the peoples of the Crossroads region, dressed in traditional...
NOAA
Noaa: Arctic Theme Page
Information on the Arctic for students, teachers, and other interested groups includes changes in the ecosystem and climate.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Ice Stories: Arctic Projects
Scientific research projects being done in the Arctic are showcased here. Projects cover a variety of topics, e.g., polar bears, the impact of climate change and glaciers. There are numerous links to articles, as well as video and audio...
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.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
Wwf: Our Earth: Ecoregions: Habitats: Polar Regions
A simple introduction and overview of the polar regions. Includes a link to information about animals that live in a polar habitat.
Ohio State University
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears
This online magazine for educators is geared to integrate inquiry-based science and literacy focused in the concentrated area of the arctic and antarctic.
Ohio State University
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears
This online magazine for educators is geared to integrate inquiry-based science and literacy focused in the concentrated area of the arctic and antarctic.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Arctic Studies Center
Tour this Smithsonian site and learn about the cultures of the North Pacific Rim and arctic wildlife in this site. This site provides virtual tours, videos, and music!
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Warming of the Polar Regions
Learn about the climate in the Polar regions and how it is affected by global warming. Links to related material.
Other
Canadian Arctic Profiles
Detailed sections providing further information on the Canadian Arctic's exploration, climate, maps, migration, and indigenous people, make this resource useful for many topics. Put together with images, this resource is useful for high...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Sea Ice Extension for the Earth as a System Learning Activity
The purpose of this lesson is for students to learn how the Earth's systems interact on a global level. They will examine global environmental data and compare this to data on the polar regions. In the process, they will develop an...
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.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Instructor: Journey to the North Pole
Journey to the North Pole in which students and teachers can use this Cyber Hunt to locate new information about this arctic region.
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Arctic & Antarctic
The National Science Foundation has conducted extensive research on this region that is often thought of as barren and devoid of all scientific promise. Learn more about these frigid regions and what is being done to understand more...
Other
Ecological Regions of North America [Pdf]
A helpful map of North America which color codes its 15 ecological regions. Click on the different regions for a brief description of the area. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Ice Stories: Dispatches From Polar Scientists
During the International Polar Year, scientists descended on the Arctic and the Antarctic in droves. While there, they documented their experiences and research work. That rich database of information, covering November 2007 to October...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: The Living Yamal
A Smithsonian site that tells of the history and culture of the Yamal people of Siberia.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Arctic Studies Center: Arctic Fox
This site takes a brief look at the Arctic Fox, focusing on this animal's adaptations to the harsh climate of its environment.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Regional and World Maps
Maps of major areas of the world can be downloaded here. The maps have excellent detail and are in color.
Other
Canada and the Circumpolar World
This government resource has information about Canada's policies in the Arctic, and the activities it is involved in to protect and maintain sovereignty over the Canadian Arctic.