Social Science Collection
Welcome to the Social Science Collection, a library of resources for educators and the public interested in emphasizing the use of the scientific method in the study of humanity, including quantitative and qualitative methods. The field of social science includes but is not limited to the study all aspects of society including human behavior, relationships among different groups of people, past events, anthropology, linguistics, education, and geography.
The Collection includes individual activities, lesson plans, journal entries, videos, and presentations that will educate the next generation about this complex field of study. All materials are created and compiled by world-class educators participating in authentic scientific research in the polar regions through PolarTREC expeditions.
The Social Science Collection is utilized as class material in the Cyber-based Interdisciplinary Science Education Professional Development Courses offered through the University of Alaska- Fairbanks in conjunction with PolarTREC. The collection is funded by the Arctic Research Consortium of the United States and the National Science Foundation Office of Polar Programs.
Web Link
Updated:
November 8, 2011 - 2:15pm
Excerpt:
Teacher's Domain is an online educational service with two related components — Collections and Courses — that help teachers enhance their students' learning experiences and advance their own teaching skills. This collection was built to celebrate the International Polar Year. Learn about the...
Grade Level:
All Ages
Updated:
March 14, 2012 - 12:11pm
Excerpt:
The Arctic Climate Modeling Program (ACMP) provides curriculum-based arctic resources for use with K-12 students. Resources include inquiry-based classroom lessons, a student network for observing arctic weather (S.N.O.W.) , digital lectures, and an interactive multimedia learning system (on DVD...
Grade Level:
All Ages
Title:
Comparing the Poles
Updated:
October 26, 2011 - 2:36pm
Excerpt:
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution offers a comprehensive comparison of the polar regions with sections specific to physical features, seasons, weather, ice, plants and wildlife, human impacts, global warming, and science.
Grade Level:
All Ages
Link:
Comparing the Poles
Updated:
October 26, 2011 - 4:39pm
Excerpt:
A Thinkquest project created by students about Arctic Animals.
"The world has many different animals. In the Arctic we have many animals that are unique to the north that we would like to tell you about. We have chosen some of the most unique arctic animals there are. We have stories to read,...
Grade Level:
All Ages
Title:
Earths Polar Regions - NESTA
Updated:
December 14, 2011 - 7:00am
Excerpt:
Do you wonder what Earth's Polar Regions are like? Where do polar bears live? Where do penguins swim? Why does the Sun never shine in winter in the Arctic? Why does aurora occur near the Earth’s Poles? How big are the Earth’s ice caps, and are they changing? The Earth’s Polar Regions are hosts to...
Grade Level:
All Ages
Title:
Polar Regions Maps
Updated:
October 27, 2011 - 10:40am
Excerpt:
Large, small, and diverse file type maps of the Arctic and Antarctica from the Perry-Castañeda Library
Map Collection. The collections of the University of Texas Libraries are the result of more than one hundred years of continuing commitment by librarians, faculty, students, and private donors to...
Grade Level:
All Ages
Link:
Polar Regions Maps
Updated:
February 20, 2013 - 3:55pm
Excerpt:
This video, available from National Geographic, is an overview of the earth and life science properties of the Arctic Ocean.
Grade Level:
All Ages
Title:
Polar Exploration Resources
Updated:
December 15, 2011 - 4:30am
Excerpt:
This site is dedicated to the heroic explorers of the Polar Regions and the surrounding islands. As you browse through this site, you will witness an extensive mix of reference material that will be useful to philatelists (those who study stamps and postal history) and students of polar history...
Grade Level:
Middle School and Up
Updated:
November 8, 2011 - 12:05pm
Excerpt:
The purpose of this bibliography is to provide researchers at Library and Archives Canada with a listing of primary printed sources for the study of the search for the Northwest Passage in the early nineteenth century.
Grade Level:
Middle School and Up
Updated:
November 8, 2011 - 12:09pm
Excerpt:
The story of Arctic explorer Matthew Henson and the race to the North Pole.
Grade Level:
Elementary and Up
Updated:
November 8, 2011 - 12:15pm
Excerpt:
From 1879-1881 thirty-three Navy officers, enlisted men and civilians, led by Lieutenant Commander George Washington DeLong, participated in an epic Arctic adventure that defines the limits of human will and endurance in an overwhelmingly distant and hostile environment.
Grade Level:
Middle School and Up
Updated:
February 28, 2012 - 3:36pm
Excerpt:
Polar science is a topic both your students and you can get into. This publication gives you a variety of angles to choose from in implementing a study of polar science. This resource was created under a National Science Foundation Grant by Middle School Portal 2: Math & Science Pathways.
Grade Level:
Elementary and Up
Updated:
March 26, 2012 - 5:36am
Date:
Mon, 02/27/2012
Excerpt:
Travel back in time as scientists and PolarTREC teacher Karl Horeis take you out to their dig sites to uncover hidden clues about early human settlement in arctic Alaska. This video is part of a larger story on the Frontier Scientists website (http://frontierscientists.com/), the University of...
Grade Level:
All Ages
Related Expeditions:
Early Human Settlement in Arctic Alaska
Title:
Wow A Biface!
Updated:
May 6, 2012 - 5:59pm
Date:
Mon, 02/27/2012
Excerpt:
Share in the excitement of unearthing a biface and other archaeological treasures, as Alaskan researchers explain how they discover and document early human settlement sites across arctic Alaska. This video is part of a larger story on the Frontier Scientists website (http://frontierscientists.com...
Grade Level:
All Ages
Link:
Wow A Biface!
Related Expeditions:
Early Human Settlement in Arctic Alaska
Updated:
March 20, 2013 - 10:35am
Excerpt:
Icy IPY activities can be downloaded in word documents and tried in your classroom. From 'Blubber Gloves' to 'Experiments with Ice and Snow', there are a wealth of different activities to introduce students to the Polar Regions or complement their existing knowledge of the Poles.
The International...
Grade Level:
All Ages
Updated:
March 29, 2012 - 5:33am
Date:
Mon, 03/01/2010
Excerpt:
The Polar Resource Book - Polar Science and Global Climate: An International Resource for Education & Outreach - was written to ensure that the efforts catalyzed by the International Polar Year (IPY) will continue to inspire educators, students, and emerging polar researchers with a shared...
Grade Level:
All Ages
Link:
Pearson Bookshop
Title:
Frontier Scientists
Updated:
May 15, 2012 - 6:04am
Excerpt:
Frontier Scientists puts you in the front row to observe breaking scientific news from leading Arctic scientists in Archaeology, Geology, Anthropology, the Humanities, Biology, Marine Biology, Ecology, Chemistry and more. Many videos on Arctic science are available from their website.
Grade Level:
All Ages
Updated:
June 15, 2012 - 10:34am
Excerpt:
Arctic Research Mapping Application. ARMAP is a suite of online, interactive maps and services that support Arctic science. Learn more about research projects in your region of interest or scientific discipline. Explore available data or possible collaborations. Use the online mapping tools to...
Grade Level:
High school and Up
Event
Updated:
December 19, 2011 - 7:02am
Date:
Fri, 12/09/2011
Excerpt:
PolarTREC teacher Michelle Brown and her research team conducted this PolarConnect event from McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Learn more about Michelle and her team as they study human impacts in Antarctica.
Completion Time:
About 1 period
Link:
Wimba Archive
Related Expeditions:
Human Impacts in Antarctica 2011
Presentation
Updated:
March 7, 2012 - 6:04pm
Date:
Mon, 12/05/2011 - Fri, 12/09/2011
Excerpt:
Poster presentation by the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge, UK, originally presented at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting in 2011. The Polar Museum Education and Outreach program aims to bring the research work of the Scott Polar Research Institute staff to a...
Grade Level:
All Ages
Updated:
November 16, 2012 - 8:01am
Date:
Fri, 05/18/2012 - Thu, 05/24/2012
Excerpt:
Senior Scientist Anne Jensen gave a presentation about cultural resilience and sustainability at the 2012 Arctic Ocean Ecosystem Workshop in Barrow, Alaska. Read more about her archaeological work here.
Grade Level:
Middle School and Up
Related Members:
Anne Jensen
Updated:
November 29, 2012 - 10:18am
Date:
Fri, 05/18/2012 - Thu, 05/24/2012
Excerpt:
This presentation, given by Matt Druckenmiller at the 2012 Arctic Ocean Ecosystem Workshop in Barrow, Alaska presents information on both the science and local knowledge of ice conditions off the coast of Alaska. His research considers whether a reduction or change in the variability of sea ice has...
Grade Level:
Middle School and Up
Updated:
November 19, 2012 - 10:41am
Date:
Fri, 05/18/2012 - Thu, 05/24/2012
Excerpt:
This presentation, given by Peggy Cowan, Superintendent from the North Slope Borough District School Board, presents information on current curriculum development and design specific to the North Slope Borough and how this ties in with the Inupiaq Learning Framework.
Grade Level:
Middle School and Up
Updated:
January 15, 2013 - 11:28am
Date:
Fri, 05/18/2012 - Thu, 05/24/2012
Excerpt:
This presentation, given by Robert Suydam, at the 2012 Arctic Ocean Ecosystem Workshop in Barrow, Alaska, is an overview of the resilience of the people of the North Slope with respect to their whaling history. The presentation showcases the history of both the science and traditional knowledge...
Grade Level:
Middle School and Up
Article
Updated:
March 12, 2012 - 3:27pm
Date:
Wed, 09/05/2007
Publication:
University of the Arctic Curriculum
Excerpt:
The Circumpolar World introduces students to the landscape, peoples and issues of the circumpolar region.
Grade Level:
High school and Up
Updated:
March 12, 2012 - 3:50pm
Publication:
The Biology of the Polar Regions
Excerpt:
Chapter 2 of The Biology of the Polar Regions. An accessible supplementary text suitable for both senior undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in polar ecology.
Grade Level:
High school and Up
Updated:
May 1, 2013 - 3:47pm
Date:
Fri, 04/26/2013
Publication:
Wisconsin State Journal
Excerpt:
Over three months in Antarctica, PolarTREC teacher Juan Botella took hundreds of pictures a day. He will now display many of those photos in an art exhibit entitled, "ArtArctic Science" at the Overture Center in Madison, WI. The exhibit includes not only Botella’s pictures but artwork by four...
Grade Level:
All Ages
Related Expeditions:
Seawater Property Changes in the Southern Ocean
Related Members:
Juan Botella
Activity
Updated:
July 24, 2012 - 7:03am
Excerpt:
People have lived in the Arctic for many millennia, developing skills, strategies, and community knowledge to survive polar conditions. The attached flyer, produced by the International Polar Year (IPY) Programme Office, summarizes some of the present issues of concern for residents of the Arctic,...
Completion Time:
About a week
Grade Level:
All Ages
Lesson
Title:
Polar Projects
Updated:
February 22, 2013 - 11:24am
Excerpt:
Overview
Students chose a research project, from one of seven suggested projects, to complete in class with a partner. Upon completion they will present their information to the class.
Objectives
Students will present a scientifically accurate project on a topic related to the PolarTREC Winter...
Completion Time:
More than a week
Grade Level:
Middle School and Up
Related Expeditions:
Winter Sampling
Related Members:
| Type | Title | Excerpt | Completion Time | Grade Level | Link |
Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article | Overture exhibit highlights Antarctic art from Monona Grove teacher, graduates | Over three months in Antarctica, PolarTREC teacher Juan Botella took hundreds of pictures a day. He will now display many of those photos in an art exhibit entitled, "ArtArctic Science" at the Overture Center in Madison, WI. The exhibit includes not only Botella’s pictures but artwork by four... | All Ages | Overture exhibit highlights Antarctic art from Monona Grove teacher, graduates | 1 May 2013 | |
| Web Link | Icy IPY! - Polar Classroom Activities from the International Polar Year | Icy IPY activities can be downloaded in word documents and tried in your classroom. From 'Blubber Gloves' to 'Experiments with Ice and Snow', there are a wealth of different activities to introduce students to the Polar Regions or complement their existing knowledge of the Poles. The International... | All Ages | 20 March 2013 | ||
| Lesson | Polar Projects | Overview Students chose a research project, from one of seven suggested projects, to complete in class with a partner. Upon completion they will present their information to the class. Objectives Students will present a scientifically accurate project on a topic related to the PolarTREC Winter... | More than a week | Middle School and Up | 22 February 2013 | |
| Web Link | National Geographic Video - Arctic Ocean | This video, available from National Geographic, is an overview of the earth and life science properties of the Arctic Ocean. | All Ages | National Geographic Video - Arctic Ocean | 20 February 2013 | |
| Presentation | Resiliency and Change for Arctic Peoples | This presentation, given by Robert Suydam, at the 2012 Arctic Ocean Ecosystem Workshop in Barrow, Alaska, is an overview of the resilience of the people of the North Slope with respect to their whaling history. The presentation showcases the history of both the science and traditional knowledge... | Middle School and Up | 15 January 2013 | ||
| Presentation | Is arctic sea ice retreat and variability affecting the body condition of bowhead whales? | This presentation, given by Matt Druckenmiller at the 2012 Arctic Ocean Ecosystem Workshop in Barrow, Alaska presents information on both the science and local knowledge of ice conditions off the coast of Alaska. His research considers whether a reduction or change in the variability of sea ice has... | Middle School and Up | 29 November 2012 | ||
| Presentation | North Slope Borough School District Curriculum Alignment, Integration and Mapping Initiative | This presentation, given by Peggy Cowan, Superintendent from the North Slope Borough District School Board, presents information on current curriculum development and design specific to the North Slope Borough and how this ties in with the Inupiaq Learning Framework. | Middle School and Up | 19 November 2012 | ||
| Presentation | Cultural Resilience Depends on the Young: Students and Time Depth | Senior Scientist Anne Jensen gave a presentation about cultural resilience and sustainability at the 2012 Arctic Ocean Ecosystem Workshop in Barrow, Alaska. Read more about her archaeological work here. | Middle School and Up | 16 November 2012 | ||
| Activity | People at the Poles Activity: What Makes a Community? | People have lived in the Arctic for many millennia, developing skills, strategies, and community knowledge to survive polar conditions. The attached flyer, produced by the International Polar Year (IPY) Programme Office, summarizes some of the present issues of concern for residents of the Arctic,... | About a week | All Ages | 24 July 2012 | |
| Web Link | Arctic Research Mapping Application | Arctic Research Mapping Application. ARMAP is a suite of online, interactive maps and services that support Arctic science. Learn more about research projects in your region of interest or scientific discipline. Explore available data or possible collaborations. Use the online mapping tools to... | High school and Up | Arctic Research Mapping Application | 15 June 2012 | |
| Web Link | Frontier Scientists | Frontier Scientists puts you in the front row to observe breaking scientific news from leading Arctic scientists in Archaeology, Geology, Anthropology, the Humanities, Biology, Marine Biology, Ecology, Chemistry and more. Many videos on Arctic science are available from their website. | All Ages | Frontier Scientists - Arctic Science Videos | 15 May 2012 | |
| Web Link | Wow A Biface! | Share in the excitement of unearthing a biface and other archaeological treasures, as Alaskan researchers explain how they discover and document early human settlement sites across arctic Alaska. This video is part of a larger story on the Frontier Scientists website (http://frontierscientists.com... | All Ages | Wow A Biface! | 6 May 2012 | |
| Web Link | Polar Resource Book - Polar Science and Global Climate: An International Resource for Education and Outreach | The Polar Resource Book - Polar Science and Global Climate: An International Resource for Education & Outreach - was written to ensure that the efforts catalyzed by the International Polar Year (IPY) will continue to inspire educators, students, and emerging polar researchers with a shared... | All Ages | Pearson Bookshop | 29 March 2012 | |
| Web Link | Time Travel in the Alaskan Arctic | Travel back in time as scientists and PolarTREC teacher Karl Horeis take you out to their dig sites to uncover hidden clues about early human settlement in arctic Alaska. This video is part of a larger story on the Frontier Scientists website (http://frontierscientists.com/), the University of... | All Ages | Time Travel in the Alaskan Arctic | 26 March 2012 | |
| Web Link | Arctic Climate Modeling Program | The Arctic Climate Modeling Program (ACMP) provides curriculum-based arctic resources for use with K-12 students. Resources include inquiry-based classroom lessons, a student network for observing arctic weather (S.N.O.W.) , digital lectures, and an interactive multimedia learning system (on DVD... | All Ages | Arctic Climate Modeling Program | 14 March 2012 | |
| Article | Introduction to the Polar Regions | Chapter 2 of The Biology of the Polar Regions. An accessible supplementary text suitable for both senior undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in polar ecology. | High school and Up | Introduction to the Polar Regions | 12 March 2012 | |
| Article | Introduction to the Circumpolar World | The Circumpolar World introduces students to the landscape, peoples and issues of the circumpolar region. | High school and Up | Introduction to the Circumpolar World | 12 March 2012 | |
| Presentation | Cool Club Poster: Young Minds and Polar Researchers - United Kingdom | Poster presentation by the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge, UK, originally presented at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting in 2011. The Polar Museum Education and Outreach program aims to bring the research work of the Scott Polar Research Institute staff to a... | All Ages | 7 March 2012 | ||
| Web Link | Science and the Polar Regions Introduction | Polar science is a topic both your students and you can get into. This publication gives you a variety of angles to choose from in implementing a study of polar science. This resource was created under a National Science Foundation Grant by Middle School Portal 2: Math & Science Pathways. | Elementary and Up | Science and the Polar Regions Introduction | 28 February 2012 | |
| Event | Michelle Brown and Human Impacts in Antarctica Expedition | PolarTREC teacher Michelle Brown and her research team conducted this PolarConnect event from McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Learn more about Michelle and her team as they study human impacts in Antarctica. | About 1 period | Wimba Archive | 19 December 2011 | |
| Web Link | Polar Exploration Resources | This site is dedicated to the heroic explorers of the Polar Regions and the surrounding islands. As you browse through this site, you will witness an extensive mix of reference material that will be useful to philatelists (those who study stamps and postal history) and students of polar history... | Middle School and Up | South Pole Exploration Resources | 15 December 2011 | |
| Web Link | Earths Polar Regions - NESTA | Do you wonder what Earth's Polar Regions are like? Where do polar bears live? Where do penguins swim? Why does the Sun never shine in winter in the Arctic? Why does aurora occur near the Earth’s Poles? How big are the Earth’s ice caps, and are they changing? The Earth’s Polar Regions are hosts to... | All Ages | Earth's Polar Regions - NESTA | 14 December 2011 | |
| Web Link | Teachers Domain - Polar Sciences Collection | Teacher's Domain is an online educational service with two related components — Collections and Courses — that help teachers enhance their students' learning experiences and advance their own teaching skills. This collection was built to celebrate the International Polar Year. Learn about the... | All Ages | Teachers Domain - Polar Sciences Collection | 8 November 2011 | |
| Web Link | History of the Jeannette Arctic Expedition | From 1879-1881 thirty-three Navy officers, enlisted men and civilians, led by Lieutenant Commander George Washington DeLong, participated in an epic Arctic adventure that defines the limits of human will and endurance in an overwhelmingly distant and hostile environment. | Middle School and Up | History of the Jeannette Arctic Expedition | 8 November 2011 | |
| Web Link | Matthew Henson - Arctic Explorer Biography | The story of Arctic explorer Matthew Henson and the race to the North Pole. | Elementary and Up | Matthew Henson - Arctic Explorer Biography | 8 November 2011 | |
| Web Link | Arctic Exploration - Search for the Northwest Passage Bibliography | The purpose of this bibliography is to provide researchers at Library and Archives Canada with a listing of primary printed sources for the study of the search for the Northwest Passage in the early nineteenth century. | Middle School and Up | Arctic Exploration - Search for the Northwest Passage Bibliography | 8 November 2011 | |
| Web Link | Polar Regions Maps | Large, small, and diverse file type maps of the Arctic and Antarctica from the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection. The collections of the University of Texas Libraries are the result of more than one hundred years of continuing commitment by librarians, faculty, students, and private donors to... | All Ages | Polar Regions Maps | 27 October 2011 | |
| Web Link | Animals of the Arctic - For Students by Students | A Thinkquest project created by students about Arctic Animals. "The world has many different animals. In the Arctic we have many animals that are unique to the north that we would like to tell you about. We have chosen some of the most unique arctic animals there are. We have stories to read,... | All Ages | Animals of the Arctic - For Students by Students | 26 October 2011 | |
| Web Link | Comparing the Poles | Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution offers a comprehensive comparison of the polar regions with sections specific to physical features, seasons, weather, ice, plants and wildlife, human impacts, global warming, and science. | All Ages | Comparing the Poles | 26 October 2011 |
| Title | Excerpt | Completion Time | Grade Level | Link | Updated | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article | Overture exhibit highlights Antarctic art from Monona Grove teacher, graduates | Over three months in Antarctica, PolarTREC teacher Juan Botella took hundreds of pictures a day. He will now display many of those photos in an art exhibit entitled, "ArtArctic Science" at the Overture Center in Madison, WI. The exhibit includes not only Botella’s pictures but artwork by four... | All Ages | Overture exhibit highlights Antarctic art from Monona Grove teacher, graduates | View Resource | May 1, 2013 - 3:47pm | |
| Presentation | Resiliency and Change for Arctic Peoples | This presentation, given by Robert Suydam, at the 2012 Arctic Ocean Ecosystem Workshop in Barrow, Alaska, is an overview of the resilience of the people of the North Slope with respect to their whaling history. The presentation showcases the history of both the science and traditional knowledge... | Middle School and Up | View Resource | January 15, 2013 - 11:28am | ||
| Presentation | Is arctic sea ice retreat and variability affecting the body condition of bowhead whales? | This presentation, given by Matt Druckenmiller at the 2012 Arctic Ocean Ecosystem Workshop in Barrow, Alaska presents information on both the science and local knowledge of ice conditions off the coast of Alaska. His research considers whether a reduction or change in the variability of sea ice has... | Middle School and Up | View Resource | November 29, 2012 - 10:18am | ||
| Presentation | North Slope Borough School District Curriculum Alignment, Integration and Mapping Initiative | This presentation, given by Peggy Cowan, Superintendent from the North Slope Borough District School Board, presents information on current curriculum development and design specific to the North Slope Borough and how this ties in with the Inupiaq Learning Framework. | Middle School and Up | View Resource | November 19, 2012 - 10:41am | ||
| Presentation | Cultural Resilience Depends on the Young: Students and Time Depth | Senior Scientist Anne Jensen gave a presentation about cultural resilience and sustainability at the 2012 Arctic Ocean Ecosystem Workshop in Barrow, Alaska. Read more about her archaeological work here. | Middle School and Up | View Resource | November 16, 2012 - 8:01am | ||
| Web Link | Wow A Biface! | Share in the excitement of unearthing a biface and other archaeological treasures, as Alaskan researchers explain how they discover and document early human settlement sites across arctic Alaska. This video is part of a larger story on the Frontier Scientists website (http://frontierscientists.com... | All Ages | Wow A Biface! | View Resource | May 6, 2012 - 5:59pm | |
| Web Link | Time Travel in the Alaskan Arctic | Travel back in time as scientists and PolarTREC teacher Karl Horeis take you out to their dig sites to uncover hidden clues about early human settlement in arctic Alaska. This video is part of a larger story on the Frontier Scientists website (http://frontierscientists.com/), the University of... | All Ages | Time Travel in the Alaskan Arctic | View Resource | March 26, 2012 - 5:36am | |
| Event | Michelle Brown and Human Impacts in Antarctica Expedition | PolarTREC teacher Michelle Brown and her research team conducted this PolarConnect event from McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Learn more about Michelle and her team as they study human impacts in Antarctica. | About 1 period | Wimba Archive | View Resource | December 19, 2011 - 7:02am | |
| Presentation | Cool Club Poster: Young Minds and Polar Researchers - United Kingdom | Poster presentation by the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge, UK, originally presented at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting in 2011. The Polar Museum Education and Outreach program aims to bring the research work of the Scott Polar Research Institute staff to a... | All Ages | View Resource | March 7, 2012 - 6:04pm | ||
| Web Link | Polar Resource Book - Polar Science and Global Climate: An International Resource for Education and Outreach | The Polar Resource Book - Polar Science and Global Climate: An International Resource for Education & Outreach - was written to ensure that the efforts catalyzed by the International Polar Year (IPY) will continue to inspire educators, students, and emerging polar researchers with a shared... | All Ages | Pearson Bookshop | View Resource | March 29, 2012 - 5:33am | |
| Article | Introduction to the Circumpolar World | The Circumpolar World introduces students to the landscape, peoples and issues of the circumpolar region. | High school and Up | Introduction to the Circumpolar World | View Resource | March 12, 2012 - 3:27pm | |
| Web Link | Icy IPY! - Polar Classroom Activities from the International Polar Year | Icy IPY activities can be downloaded in word documents and tried in your classroom. From 'Blubber Gloves' to 'Experiments with Ice and Snow', there are a wealth of different activities to introduce students to the Polar Regions or complement their existing knowledge of the Poles. The International... | All Ages | View Resource | March 20, 2013 - 10:35am | ||
| Lesson | Polar Projects | Overview Students chose a research project, from one of seven suggested projects, to complete in class with a partner. Upon completion they will present their information to the class. Objectives Students will present a scientifically accurate project on a topic related to the PolarTREC Winter... | More than a week | Middle School and Up | View Resource | February 22, 2013 - 11:24am | |
| Web Link | National Geographic Video - Arctic Ocean | This video, available from National Geographic, is an overview of the earth and life science properties of the Arctic Ocean. | All Ages | National Geographic Video - Arctic Ocean | View Resource | February 20, 2013 - 3:55pm | |
| Activity | People at the Poles Activity: What Makes a Community? | People have lived in the Arctic for many millennia, developing skills, strategies, and community knowledge to survive polar conditions. The attached flyer, produced by the International Polar Year (IPY) Programme Office, summarizes some of the present issues of concern for residents of the Arctic,... | About a week | All Ages | View Resource | July 24, 2012 - 7:03am | |
| Web Link | Arctic Research Mapping Application | Arctic Research Mapping Application. ARMAP is a suite of online, interactive maps and services that support Arctic science. Learn more about research projects in your region of interest or scientific discipline. Explore available data or possible collaborations. Use the online mapping tools to... | High school and Up | Arctic Research Mapping Application | View Resource | June 15, 2012 - 10:34am | |
| Web Link | Frontier Scientists | Frontier Scientists puts you in the front row to observe breaking scientific news from leading Arctic scientists in Archaeology, Geology, Anthropology, the Humanities, Biology, Marine Biology, Ecology, Chemistry and more. Many videos on Arctic science are available from their website. | All Ages | Frontier Scientists - Arctic Science Videos | View Resource | May 15, 2012 - 6:04am | |
| Web Link | Arctic Climate Modeling Program | The Arctic Climate Modeling Program (ACMP) provides curriculum-based arctic resources for use with K-12 students. Resources include inquiry-based classroom lessons, a student network for observing arctic weather (S.N.O.W.) , digital lectures, and an interactive multimedia learning system (on DVD... | All Ages | Arctic Climate Modeling Program | View Resource | March 14, 2012 - 12:11pm | |
| Article | Introduction to the Polar Regions | Chapter 2 of The Biology of the Polar Regions. An accessible supplementary text suitable for both senior undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in polar ecology. | High school and Up | Introduction to the Polar Regions | View Resource | March 12, 2012 - 3:50pm | |
| Web Link | Science and the Polar Regions Introduction | Polar science is a topic both your students and you can get into. This publication gives you a variety of angles to choose from in implementing a study of polar science. This resource was created under a National Science Foundation Grant by Middle School Portal 2: Math & Science Pathways. | Elementary and Up | Science and the Polar Regions Introduction | View Resource | February 28, 2012 - 3:36pm | |
| Web Link | Polar Exploration Resources | This site is dedicated to the heroic explorers of the Polar Regions and the surrounding islands. As you browse through this site, you will witness an extensive mix of reference material that will be useful to philatelists (those who study stamps and postal history) and students of polar history... | Middle School and Up | South Pole Exploration Resources | View Resource | December 15, 2011 - 4:30am | |
| Web Link | Earths Polar Regions - NESTA | Do you wonder what Earth's Polar Regions are like? Where do polar bears live? Where do penguins swim? Why does the Sun never shine in winter in the Arctic? Why does aurora occur near the Earth’s Poles? How big are the Earth’s ice caps, and are they changing? The Earth’s Polar Regions are hosts to... | All Ages | Earth's Polar Regions - NESTA | View Resource | December 14, 2011 - 7:00am | |
| Web Link | Teachers Domain - Polar Sciences Collection | Teacher's Domain is an online educational service with two related components — Collections and Courses — that help teachers enhance their students' learning experiences and advance their own teaching skills. This collection was built to celebrate the International Polar Year. Learn about the... | All Ages | Teachers Domain - Polar Sciences Collection | View Resource | November 8, 2011 - 2:15pm | |
| Web Link | History of the Jeannette Arctic Expedition | From 1879-1881 thirty-three Navy officers, enlisted men and civilians, led by Lieutenant Commander George Washington DeLong, participated in an epic Arctic adventure that defines the limits of human will and endurance in an overwhelmingly distant and hostile environment. | Middle School and Up | History of the Jeannette Arctic Expedition | View Resource | November 8, 2011 - 12:15pm | |
| Web Link | Matthew Henson - Arctic Explorer Biography | The story of Arctic explorer Matthew Henson and the race to the North Pole. | Elementary and Up | Matthew Henson - Arctic Explorer Biography | View Resource | November 8, 2011 - 12:09pm |
