University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Molecule Polarity
An interactive simulation that teaches about polarity, electronegativity, and bonds by changing the electronegativity of atoms and bond angles in a molecule to see how it affects polarity. This simulation can either be downloaded or...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Polarity and Intermolecular Forces
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The following online tutorial describes how the electronegativity difference between two atoms in a covalent bond results in the formation of a nonpolar covalent,...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Chemistry: Bonding
In this module students explore the properties of chemicals with covalent and ionic bonds. Students learn that there are different types of covalent bonds, polar and nonpolar, and that the type of covalent bond along with the shape of a...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Get Your Charge Away From Me!
This activity is an easy way to demonstrate the fundamental properties of polar and non-polar molecules (such as water and oil), how they interact, and the affect surfactants (such as soap) have on their interactions. Students see the...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Surfactants: Helping Molecules Get Along
Students learn about the basics of molecules and how they interact with each other. They learn about the idea of polar and non-polar molecules and how they act with other fluids and surfaces. Students acquire a conceptual understanding...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Polar Bears
Listen to a roar (with RealPlayer) and learn about the lives of polar bears. [0:52]
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Ptarmigan
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.
Other
Water on the Web
Water on the Web (WOW) is an advanced site allowing students to actively participate in data analysis from real research sites. Lesson plans on a range of topics are provided. There is also a tutorial for using Excel to graph WOW data.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Ice Stories: Dispaches From Polar Scientists: Ipy
The International Polar Years (IPY) is measured fom the 1880's when Karl Weyprecht decided it was important to study Earth's poles. Pole research was a necessary step in understanding more about meteorology and geophysics. Peruse the...
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Predicting Molecular Polarity
This section in the online textbook describes how to tell if a molecule is polar or non polar. Detailed steps and examples are good references. Also find links to presentations and chapter maps for other chemistry topics.
University of Arizona
Ua: Chemistry Tutorial
This general tutorial begins with an explanation of the polarity of the water molecule and the effects this polarity has on the properties of water. Goes on to introduce organic molecules and has a thourough tutorial on the third page.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Electronegativity & Bond Polarity
Excellent graphics help this page explain the relationship between electronegativity and bond polarity.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Fsu: Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories: Polarity of Molecules
Florida State University provides a discussion of polarity of binary and polyatomic molecules, with tables and graphics.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Arctic vs. the Antarctic
Camille Seaman describes how enterprising people and organisms have found ways to reside around both poles despite the frigid temperatures. [4:24]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Polar and Non Polar Molecules: Lesson 1
This lesson will introduce polar and non-polar molecules, explaining their location, charge, and mass. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Polar and Non polar Molecules."
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Reference: Habitats: Polar Regions
Learn about the polar ecosystem, and how its geography affects the life on it.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Polar Climates
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes polar climates such as the polar and alpine tundras.
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Water Is a Polar Molecule
Explore the water molecule, and understand how it is a polar molecule.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Polar and Cartesian Transformation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Converting between polar and cartesian coordinates
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Polar Coordinates
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of polar coordinates, plotting points on a polar coordinate graph
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Hydrogen Bonding
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains hydrogen bonds including why they form and changes of state.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Ocean Portal: Life at the Poles
The poles of the earth are often grouped together, however, they are very different. This article is a companion to the exhibit at the Smithsonian. You will learn about adaptations that organisms must make and ways that we affect the...
BBC
Bbc Science & Nature: Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus)
The BBC provides a general profile of polar bears, detailing information about their distribution, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status. Numerous pictures and a video are also available.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Rock Ptarmigan
Discover how the Rock Ptarmigan lives in the Tundra when you check out this site. This resource features photographs, information on characteristics, life cycle and more.