Links - Teacher Resources January, 2008
Polar Science:
Antarcttic Connection - information on science, history, exploration, weather, and wildlife.
Arctic Research Mapping Application (ARMAP) - a suite of online interactive maps and services that support Arctic science. With 2D Maps and 3D Globes, users can navigate to areas of interest and explore or query information about about field-based scientific research in the Arctic.
International Polar Foundation's Educapoles - tools for teachers including teachg dossiers, multimedia animations, and comic strips. Check out the FunZone.
International Polar Year (2007-2008) - A large scientific program focussed on the Arctic and Antarctic.
National Snow and Ice Data Center - Learn about snow, ice, and the cold regions of Earth.
NOAA's Arctic Theme Page - scientific and human information about the Arctic. Includes online gallery.
Polar Science Station - Provides many links to various polar subjects including science, human history and exploration.
POLAR-PALOOZA - A multimedia initiative supported by NSF and NASA involving researchers, ALaskan natives, in-person presentations at science centers and natural history museums, video and audio podcasts, and more.
The Antarctic Sun - The online interactive newspaper form McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Learn about the people participating in field research today! The paper also provides a glimpse into life at the remote field station.
University of Alaska Fairbanks - polar science educational resources on topics including polar remote sensing, aurora borealis, and glaciers.
U.S. Antarctic Program Antarctic Photo Library - hundreds of photos!
Wired Antarctica - Compiled and maintained by UTIG Glaciologist Ginny Catania, Wired Antarctica contains great information and images about living and working in Antarctica. Lesson plans, FAQ's, games, and an image gallery are included.
UTIG Polar studies resources for educators - lesson plans written by Steve Stevenoski, a high school teacher from WIsonsin rapids who has participated in three UTIG polar science cruises. Photos, slide shows, and information on current projects also available.
