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Antarctica
About Antarctica
- a learner-centered instructional guide to the beauty and wonder of the world's last continent.
Gateway Antarctica
- links to resources on the Polar regions.
Glacier
- everything you would like to know about Antarctica!
Virtual Antarctica
- information provided as a result of an expedition to Antarctica.

Arctic Region
Arctic and Antarctica
- Numerous links to other online resources
Arctic Environmental Atlas
- Environmental Network
Arctic Outpost
- contains good links - higher reading level
Arctic Species Home Page
- by Canadian Arctic Profiles - information on animal species found in the Arctic NEW!
Arctic Studies Center
- many basic questions are answered in "Frequently asked Questions"
Arctic Studies Center
- by Smithsonian Institution - research and information about everything to do with the Arctic.
Arctic Theme Page
- Canadian - Gander Academy Excellent!!
Arctic Theme Page
- Open Learning Agency
Arctic Theme Page
- Live web cam on an ice floe from a web site that is extensive.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Global Ice and Snow
- PowerPoint presentation by NASA Earth Science
Tundra topics
- Basic information presented in a very nice web package that includes photos and facts as well as links to schools situated in the Arctic.

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Earth Day
Earth Day
lesson plans and craft ideas
Earth Day on Planet Pals
- a complete listing of earth day activities, teaching aids, earth science and history.
Earth Day Canada

Earth Day Crafts
- ideas for children - Kids Domain.com craft ideas
Earth Day Every Day
general information and reference material.
Earth Day Network
  filled with information about the environment world wide. Great site!

Earth Matters
List of Internet sites dealing with the earth.

Grist Magazine
Top environmental news from around the globe.

Environment
Earthquakes  What's Shakin'
-This online exhibit uses pictures, animations, exercises, and examples to teach you about earthquakes. From the Tech Museum of Innovation.

Environment info
-learn about things like water and air pollution, consequences of mistreating the environment, and the greenhouse effect. A ThinkQuest Junior Project.
Planet Pals
- Earthman and his Planetpals teach you everything about the planet Earth. Award winning educational and activity site.

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Habitats - Environmental Education for Kids - EXCELLENT
Hibernation
- Environmental Education for Kids- EXCELLENT
Hurricanes

Hurricanes
Learn about tropical storms, how they move, how buildings are protected during these storms, how the environment is affected, and more. Features lots of illustrations and photos. Worldbook Enyclopedia.

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Rocks and Minerals

Become a rock expert - Build a solid foundation on rock knowledge by learning how sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks are made!

Diamonds in the Rough 
All about diamonds: 7 categories. Has facts, activities, links and other information.

Earth Science Enterprise -
learn about NASA's studies of weather, the Earth's crust, the planet's water cycle, natural disasters, and more. You can also play games, color online, and conduct your own experiments.
Geo-Mysteries
learn about rocks, fossils and minerals. Also check out the geological timeline and the fast FAQs. From the Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
Mineral Gallery
-Explore rocks and minerals. Includes pictures

Rock Hound -
you learn how sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks are formed. Become a Rock Expert - view the rocks and see how they are made.
 
Journey to the Center of the Earth 
is  a link to a geology web activity made by kids.
Savage Earth Online
-With stunning visuals and a focus on volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis, students learn just how fragile the earth and its crust are.
Volcano World - Find details about volcanoes, their eruptions, and more. Part of a NASA project

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Wind - From Windmills to Whirligigs - unique science and art connection to wind, you may find it with Vollis Simpson and his windmill-powered whirligigs

 

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