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Antarctic & Arctic Regions

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Antarctic Region

  1. new !Aurora Australis
    Information and images of the ‘Southern Lights’.
    • Also see the section on the Aurora Borealis in the Arctic section, for further general aurora information.
    • Aurora
      Covers the auroral mechanism, forms and magnetism, solar winds, frequency, origin, sources and types, history of aurora theories, images, aurora in folklore, auroras in literature, references, further links and more. From wikipedia. [Note the warning about further verification requirement.]
    • Frequently Asked Questions about Aurora
      14 questions from what it is to can you hear it. ‘For each question there is a short, one-sentence answer, and a paragraph or two with a bit more explanation. For more detailed and technical explanations there are other web pages.’
    • The Aurora Australis
      [Deep South Astrophotography]
      Includes photos listed under Best of, Latest and the Complete List. Brilliant images from the southern section of New Zealand.
    • The Aurora Australis - Southern Lights
      ‘The Aurora Australis or Southern Lights are mesmerizing, dynamic displays of light that appear in the Antarctic skies in winter. They are, in effect, nature’s light show; visual poetry penned from the quantum leaps of atmospheric gases.’ Presented in a question/response format.
    • The Southern Aurorae
      Multi-section presentation. A fair, general introduction.
  2. Books, Magazines, Journals, … :
    • 70 South …
      ‘The No.1 source for Antarcticles[tm], is an award winning website, recognised as a [if not the] leading independent news and information resource on Antarctica and other polar related topics.’
      Exceptional site.
    • Antarctica - One World Magazine
      Information about expeditions to the Antarctic continent as well as the treaty which has been developed to ensure the saving of the continent from predators of any kind [especially human !].
  3. Exploration
    The last great area to be explored. People, especially from England, Australia and the Scandinavian countries were involved in early explorations.
  4. General Sites & Portals :
    • Antarctica [1]
      An EdNA Theme Page. Click on ‘Antarctica’ in the listing. It includes Learning Quests, lesson plans, images, search links and more.
      Highly Recommended !
    • Antarctica [2]
      Information from the CIA World Factbook.
    • Antarctic Circle, The
      Information about locations and personalities associated with the Antarctic and linked areas.
    • Antarctica Online
      [Australian Antarctic Division]
      Information from the Australian Antarctic Division established by the Commonwealth government. Also check Antarctic Stations run by Australia.
    • Antarctic Sun, Welcome to The
      News and information, also available in .pdf for later use.
    • British Antarctic Survey
      News and information including weather and wildlife.
    • Classroom Antarctica
      Two main sections - one for teachers and one for ‘kids’. For teachers - 8 units and classroom resources. Mouse over each and see a short descriptor. ‘Kids’ topics include ‘Who’s eating who ?’, ‘Feathered Friends’, ‘Slippery Characters’, Cover Pages and more. Even a .pdf version.
      Brilliant !
    • Glacier
      Provides an introduction to the Antarctic continent.
    • JACARA
      ‘The Joint Australian Centre for Astrophysical Research in Antarctica, is promoting activities, both nationally and internationally, that will facilitate our ability to operate an Antarctic Observatory and maximise the science that can be produced.’
    • Mawson’s Huts, The Conservation of
      What is happening. Mostly textual information.
    • South-Pole.com
      Information and graphics about the Arctic and Antarctic, philately and history, including exploration.
      Quite brilliant !
    • Students on Ice
      Student groups taken to either the Antarctic or the Arctic.
    • Virtual Antarctica
      Join Whiteblack the penguin and find out about the Antarctic - animals to be found there, ice and glaciers and a special section on penguins.
    • Warnings from the Ice
      Accompanying a PBS program. ‘Over the last half-century, the coastal ice on the Antarctic Peninsula has been gradually disappearing. In the program, a group of scientists heads south to Antarctica in the race to answer questions and heed the warnings from the ice.’
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Arctic Region

  1. new !Aurora Borealis
    Information and images of the ‘Northern Lights’.
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  2. Exploration
    One of the last great areas to be explored. People, especially from the US and the Scandinavian countries were involved in exploration.
  3. General Sites & Portals :
    • Animals of the Arctic
      A Junior Thinkquest site. Sections covering animals, activities, a resources page, a search page. You can even subscribe to an Arctic Animals Channel for updates.
    • Arctic Circle
      Sections on natural resources, history & culture, social equity & environmental justice, a museum [with art gallery], a virtual classroom and a forum for visitors. Full of interesting information.
    • Arctic Environmental Atlas
      An ever changing atlas depending on your choice of zoom level and theme. You can print maps.
    • Arctic Resources
      Links grouped in directories such as special collections, museum of art, research and more.
    • Arctic Studies Centre
      Concentrates on the human element from earliest inhabitants, via the Vikings to the present. Cultural resources as well as some games [e.g. Polar Pairs]. From the Museum of Natural History at the Smithsonian.
    • Arctic Theme Page [1]
      ‘Provides access to widely distributed Arctic data and information for scientists, students, teachers, academia, managers, decision makers and the general public’. By the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
    • Arctic Theme Page [2]
      Two different resources about the Arctic - curricular resources and instructional materials. Choose what you want and connect through annotated links.
    • Wild Arctic Activities
      Simple site by Seaworld [US] with information and activities related to the Arctic. Suitable for primary students.
  4. Graphics :
    • Arctic Images
      A portfolio by Ragnar Sigurdsson. There are some fantastic images collated under headings in the Gallery. You can get screen savers and other information including what he is doing now.
    • Gallery of Arctic Images
      Listed under a range of directories including North Pole, Arctic, Animals [including specific animals], Ships & Boats and more.

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