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.
Curated OER
Finding the Two North Poles
Very simple directions for making a sundial and a question and answer section that explains why and how a sun clock works.
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Most Recent Plan of the North Pole and Surroundings, by Frederick De Wit, 1715
This map provides a look back in time at the search for a navigable route for the Northwest Passage.
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Stanford's Map of the Coutries Around the North Pole
This map provides a look back in time at the search for a navigable route for the Northwest Passage.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Volcano Eruptions Deplete Ozone
From ABC News in Science, this March 2002 article describes the ozone depletion from volcanoes. According to research, a hole in the ozone layer could form over the North Pole due to one more major eruption.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Matthew Alexander Henson
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Matthew Alexander Henson, an American black explorer who accompanied Robert E. Peary on most of his expeditions, including that to the North Pole in 1909.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Magnets
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart helps students differentiate between and identify objects that are attracted by a magnet and those that are not attracted by a magnet.
Other
Boat Safe Kids: Longitude and Latitude
This website starts at the very beginning and explains how round globes are transferred to flat maps. Then they explain the use of longitude and latitude.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Countries and Continents
This resource provides links to ideas and for teaching about the Arctic Circle and about the Antarctic. There are also links to additional sites.
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.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights
The aurora borealis (also known as the northern lights) is a spectacular light display that can be seen at night in regions near the North Pole (auroras can also be seen near the South Pole). Auroras occur because of charged particles...
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Athropolis: Map of the Arctic
This is a useful map for orienting students to where the Canadian Arctic lies in relation to other Arctic countries. The centre of the map is the North Pole. Clicking on the map brings up weather reports for various locations.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Robert E. Peary
(1856-1920) "An American Arctic explorer, famed as the discoverer of the North Pole." -Foster, 1921
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Robert E. Peary
An American explorer who claimed to have been the first person to reach the geographic North Pole.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Robert Peary
An American explorer who is usually credited as the first person, on April 6, 1909, to reach the geographic North Pole.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Salomon Auguste Andree
(1854-1897) Swedish balloonist lost while trying to reach the North Pole in 1897.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: About Magnets (Lesson Plan)
This site provides a lesson plan which includes a hands-on activity about magnetism and magnetic fields. Parts of the plan would be easily adaptable as a student project (for any grade level).
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Global Climate Change: Cryosphere
Examine the effects climate has on the snow and ice covered cryosphere and see live data gathered from the North and South Poles.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Cuvier's Beaked Whale
Cuvier's beaked whales are rarely seen because they stay in deep water and tend to avoid boats. They are known to live in every ocean, except near the North and South Poles, and most seas. Learn more about the Ziphius cavirostris, more...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Plan of the Movements at Concord, 1775
A plan of the Battle of Concord, Massachusetts, at the opening of the American Revolutionary War (April 19, 1775). Explanation of the Plan: (1) Lexington Road; (2) Hills and high land where the liberty pole stood; (3) center of the town,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Roald Amundsen
(1872-1928) Norwegian explorer most famous for first reaching the North and South Poles.
Other
Christmas Around the World: Christmas in China
A brief description of Chinese Christmas celebrations, as well as the celebration of the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival.
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