NASA
Nasa: Astrobiologists to Hunt Small Game in Siberia
A detailed article on information obtained from the Arctic permafrost. Scientists find vegetation in ice. Very Interesting! (July 27, 1999)
The Wild Classroom
The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Arctic Tundra Biome
Learn all about the Arctic Tundra Biome. This site discusses where it is found, temperatures, precipitation, soil, plants and animals. It also has a few videos to view.
PBS
Pbs: Activities for the Classroom: Permawhat?
This is a an online activity on permafrost. The objectives are stated, there is background information, an activity, an evaluation, and additional web resources.
PBS
Pbs: M, M, M (Maps, Maps, Maps)
This is an online activity on Topographic maps with stated objectives, an activity, background information, evaluation, and resources. This site has information on where you can adjust the activity for elementary or secondary age levels.
BBC
Bbc Nature: Wildlife: Tundra
Explore the fascinating world of the tundra biome and discover what lives and grows there through videos, pictures, and external links. Listen to the various sounds made in a tundra.
The Wild Classroom
The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Alpine Tundra Biome
Learn all about the Alpine Tundra biome. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Ice Stories: Dispatches From Polar Scientists: Tundra, Permafrost
An article exploring the depths of tundra and permafrost in the Arctic region.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Tundra
At this site from the Missouri Botanical Garden you will find information on the tundra. What is the tundra? Where is it located? What is the climate of the tundra? What animals live in the tundra? What plants live in the tundra? Click...
National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, University of California Santa Barbara
Kids Do Ecology: Biomes
At this site from National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis you will find the answers to many questions about biomes. You will also find a listing of biomes along with a detailed explanation of each.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Ecoregions: Aleutian Islands Tundra
Discusses features of the unique ecoregion, the Aleutian Islands tundra. Covers wildlife, threats to preservation, and conservation initiatives.(Updated August 26, 2012)
Other
Thurston High School: Tundra Project
High school student site that describes and illustrates the tundra biome with such topics as climate, location, vegetation, health issues, and animals.
University of California
Ucmp: Tundra
Characteristics given about tundras. The two types of tundras, arctic and alpine, are both discussed.
Palomar Community College District
Major Biomes of North America
A good review of basic terminology followed by descriptions and pictures of the North American biomes.
Other
Worldbiomes.com: Tundra Biome
Directed toward elementary students, this site provides an overview of the tundra biome. Included are the arctic vs. alpine tundras, links to related biome web sites, world map of biomes, and photographs of the tundra biome.
Other
Athro Limited: Tundra
Graphics and descriptions of the permafrost, low area vegetation, high area vegetation, and landforms.
National Snow and Ice Data Center
National Snow and Ice Data Center: Images of Antarctic Ice Shelves
View satellite pictures of 19 different areas of the ice shelves surrounding Antarctica. Each picture is labeled and can be viewed in the thermal or visible parts of the spectrum.
Other
Ttu: Alpine Tundra
Information on the land uses, plants, wildlife, habitats and soil. There are literature citings at the bottom of the page.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Tundra
Find out the basics of the Tundra biome, including the climate, location, and characteristic animals and plants living there.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Tundra Biome: Info About Its Plants and Animals
Describes the features and characteristics of the tundra biome, the different types, where they are found, their climate and seasonal changes, and their plants and animals.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Tundra
Can you name the two types of tundra? Find the answer to this question and many more when you explore this educational resource. The content of this site includes a look at this biome's characteristics, plant life, animal life and more....
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Arctic Adventures
During this lesson, students will explore plant and animal life found at the Arctic Circle. They will also learn about the dangerously cold climate and the location of the Arctic Circle relative to the school's location on maps and globes.
Staten Island Children's Museum
Staten Island Children's Museum: Great Explorations Tundra
Fun family activity relating to the tundra.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Tundra: Lesson 1
This lesson will provide an understanding of the characteristics and role of tundra, and its effect on living things. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Tundra."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Tundra: Lesson 3
This lesson will provide an understanding of the characteristics and role of tundra, and its effect on living things. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Tundra."