Biology Junction
Land Biomes
Biomes share similar climates and ecosystems, despite being separated geographically on the planet. A presentation introduces the six most common land biomes. It focuses on the commonalities in climate, plants, and animals with many...
Curated OER
Animal Adaption to Environment
Pupils explore the concept of adaptation as a means of surviving in varied environments. They discuss human adaptations and then view slideshows and video that present animal adaptations in the following environments: cold regions,...
Curated OER
Going into the Great North
Students observe and investigate the areas included in the Great North. In this geography lesson, students observe a documentary based on the Great North. Later the students will draw and identify countries within the arctic circle and...
Curated OER
Variations for Survival
Fifth graders examine two related organisms that live in different environments and compare how the physical characteristics of each organism provided it with survival advantages unique to its own environment.
Curated OER
Great North
Students view a video about the Arctic Circle, North Pole and Northern Europe. They locate areas using a map. They create a drawing of the countries where the Inuit live.
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.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Caribou
Get the facts about caribou. Besides finding a detailed description of the caribou, you will also learn about some of their unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on caribou is information on their...
BBC
Bbc Science & Nature: Reindeer
The BBC provides this photo-illustrated fact sheet about the Reindeer. Once found throughout the northern latitudes, these animals are now only found in herds in Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia and Russia.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Caribou
Comprehensive reference information about the caribou. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, and other details about this endangered animal.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Reindeer (Caribou)
The San Diego Zoo provides extensive information on reindeer including details about their habitat, size, diet, family life, physical characteristics, conservation status, and fun facts.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Caribou
The focus of this NatureWorks resource is the Caribou. The content includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, reproduction, and behavior.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Reindeer (Rangifer Tarandus)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the reindeer or caribou. Discusses where they are found, physical characteristics, its migratory range, and threats from predators.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Kids: Reindeer
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about reindeer with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
Other
Being Caribou: Five Months on Foot With the Endangered Porcupine Caribou Herd
Follow the endangered Porcupine Caribou Herd with Karsten and Leanne as they "become caribou" for a season. Students can watch a movie, read their diary and view slides of the herd.
Other
Encounters: Wild Explorer: Caribou
Scroll to Caribou to learn comprehensive facts about the lives of the fascinating caribou with pictures and sounds, by anthropologist, Richard Nelson.
Other
Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre: Research: Ancient Caribou
Uncover discoveries from the past by learning about the prehistoric ancient caribou. Includes information about the time period, physical characteristics, fossil specimens, feeding habits, and habitat.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Caribou
Caribou, or Reindeer, is the only deer species in which both males and females have candelabra-like antlers. They live in large, migratory herds along the tree line of northern forests, eating mostly grass-like plants and shrubs in...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Caribou
Brief overview of the caribou and an accompanying photo illustrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to migrate to find its food supply.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Reindeer Facts
[Free Registration/Login Required] This fun flipchart uses the Activotes to quiz students on their knowledge of reindeer trivia.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Tundra Animals
Explore this comprehensive resource on the birds and mammals of the tundra. This resource features information such as diet, class, order, size, habitat, conservation range and the like.
PBS
Pbs: How Much Tundra to Feed a Caribou?
An online activity that has stated objectives, activities, background information, evaluation and resources. A bonus - elementary and secondary extensions.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Taiga Animal Printouts
Colorful pictures of animals found in the taiga biome such as the arctic fox, bald eagle, gray wolf, and muskrat. Information is provided about each animal when clicked.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: Arctic Animals of Alaska (Learning Activities)
Lesson plans, pictures, activities, and links make this site valuable for the teacher. Many activities can be used for individualizing instruction.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Wildlife Portfolio
The Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center offers a portfolio of arctic animals. A page dedicated to each animal provides a physical description, personal observations of the animal in the wild, and several pictures.