Aerospace Engineering Sciences
http://snowwhite.colorado.edu/
Part of the University of Colorado at Boulder, the Aerospace Engineering Sciences program combines both research and education for undergraduate and graduate students interested in the various components of aerospace engineering.

Alaska Native Knowledge Network
http://www.ankn.uaf.edu/
The Alaska Native Knowledge Network is a resource created to share knowledge about the cultural experiences of Alaska Natives, including a section designated to science and mathematics education. The section contains Alaskan and non-Alaskan links, such as to Alaska Science Forum, which provide both pictures and written explanations of various components of Alaska’s environment.

Alaska Native Science Commission
http://www.ankn.uaf.edu/ansc.html
One can access information about the Alaska Native Science Commission through the Alaska Native Knowledge Network. ANSC supports scientific research that perpetuates Alaska Native cultures, as well as protects the indigenous property.

ANDRILL
http://andrill-server.unl.edu
ANDRILL (Antarctic Drilling) is an initiative taken by various countries across the world to investigate Antarctica’s role in the global environmental change. The drilling will provide clues to determine the climatic, volcanic, and tectonic history of the region.

Antarctic Images
http://www.nsf.gov/news/classroom/arcticantarctic.jsp
An NSF link to Arctic and Antarctic Classroom Resources. Including digital field trips, current research, paleomap project, etc.

ArcticCHAMP
http://ArcticCHAMP.sr.unh.edu
Arctic Community-wide Hydrologic Analysis and Monitoring Program (CHAMP) provides all factual, educational, a research-based information about the hydrology cycle of the North.

Arctic Coring Expedition (ACEX)
http://www.ecord.org/acex/acex.html
This expedition drills to the deepest of Arctic cores in order to examine and learn about the past in order to help solve the mystery of the recent climate changes.

Arctic Environmental Atlas
http://maps.grida.no/arctic/
An interactive map of the various landcovers (forest, grassland, permafrost) of all regions of the world is one of the key features of the Arctic Environmental Atlas. Students and educators will find this site’s visual representations of the world at various views and depths useful.

Arctic Region Climate System Model (ARCSyM)
http://cires.colorado.edu/arcsym/
The Polar Climate and Meteorology group studies the climate and meteorology Arctic and Antarctic using various system models. The site also provides various projects, published and current, that educators may find useful when teaching.

Barrow Area Information Database-Internet Map Server (BAIDS-IMS)
http://ims.arcticscience.org/
It provides both current and historical data for teachers, students, and scientists to use. This database may be geared towards higher institutions (undergraduate and graduate levels), but all educators may find it useful for students to learn geography.

Canadian Arctic Shelf Exchange Study (CASES)
http://www.cases.quebec-ocean.ulaval.ca/school.asp
Canadian Arctic Shelf Exchange Study (CASES) is a national program that integrates Arctic science research into schools.

Census of Marine Life
http://www.coml.org/coml.htm
This network enables researchers to share information about marine life, from its history to current projects to future predictions. This also includes outreach projects on various topics of marine life.

Circumarctic Environmental Observations Network-Internet Map Server (CEON-IMS)
http://ceonims.org/
This database provides interactive maps and data that all educators may find useful for geographical study to help enable visualization. Higher institutions, such as undergraduate and graduate levels, may find the data that is available most helpful.

Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL)
http://www.crrel.usace.army.mil/
The goal of this laboratory is gaining knowledge of the cold regions through research and engineering. This laboratory conducts military-based research to characterize constraints placed on army material and operations in a cold, realistic environment and determine the impact of the cold on construction, operations, and human activity.

Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research (CCAR)
http://www-ccar.colorado.edu
The Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research is a space science program dedicated to research astrodynamics, satellite meteorology, oceanography, geodesy, and terrestrial vegetation. Educators may use this resource to contact various scientists, as well as guide students interested in astrodynamics to further their education.

DLESE
http://www.dlese.org/
DLESE is a resource dedicated to Earth system education for the entire community, ranging from educators to developers. For undergraduate and K-12 educators, DLESE features a variety of information, including data (factual information), tools (interactive and collaborative), and themed collections on a variety of subjects. The library is designed to integrate Earth research and education.

Earth Exploration Toolbook (EET)
http://serc.carleton.edu/eet
Earth Exploration Toolbook presents case-study educational uses of Earth Science datasets and scientific tools.

Ecosystems
http://ecosystems.mbl.edu/partners
Ecosystems provides information about the Arctic environment, which is sensitive to climate change. It also provides education and outreach information, data about the Arctic system, photography, publications, and more.

Houston Advance Research Center (HARC)
http://www.harc.edu/harc
Houston Advance Research Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to improve human and ecosystem well-being. It provides information about components of the environment, health, and society in order to educate the public about the Earth.

IceCube
http://icecube.wisc.edu
University of Wisconsin’s website provides information about IceCube, which is a one-cubic-kilometer international high energy neutrino observatory being built on the South Pole. The site provides construction information, IceCube’s goals, as well as career opportunities and publications that the public may be interested in.

Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER)
http://www.iser.uaa.alaska.edu/
The Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) provides information on all current and past research projects. In addition, it provides information on various environmental studies and their impact on the environment.

International Arctic Research Center (IARC)
http://www.iarc.uaf.edu
IARC was established to promote international cooperation and coordination of Arctic climate change research. Scientists from around the world work together to study Arctic climate change, the causes of these Arctic climate changes and try to reduce uncertainty of climate change prediction.

Mathematics and Science Initiative
http://www.ed.gov/rschstat/research/progs/mathscience/sciencesummit04.html
The Mathematics and Science Initiative site provides a list of the presentations of the Science Summit and the Mathematics and Science Initiative, as well as links that provide further information on the presenter and presentations.

MMAB Sea Ice Analysis History Page
http://polar.ncep.noaa.gov/seaice/Historical.html
This Sea Ice Analysis History Page from the Marine Modeling and Analysis Branch pictorially shows the development and reduction of sea ice of the past decade in both the North and South Poles. Students and educators may use this website to track their personal expeditions through the North and South Pole.

National Geographic
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
National Geographic provides concise articles and maps about all components of society, including people, culture, environment, animals, and nature, in all different parts of the earth. Educators may be able to use National Geographic as a source of current events for their students.

National Science Digital Library (NSDL)
http://www.nsdl.org/
This online library provides resources for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.

National Science Foundation - Polar Related Links
http://www.nsf.gov/
Link to the Office of Polar Programs website which has links to research, grant opportunities, etc.

National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC)
http://nsidc.org
The National Snow and Ice Data Center provides information about the current research being conducted on the Earth’s cryosphere, as well as data already collected about the Earth’s cryosphere. The data was collected after conducting research with other centers and programs around the world, ranging from NASA to the International Arctic Research Center. In its effort to educate the community about the Earth’s
surface, NSIDC has also created various educational sites that teach students about the different types of forms water takes on the Earth’s surface.

Nunavut Planning Commission Environment Database
http://npc.nunavut.ca/eng/index.html
The Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) is responsible to develop plans, policies, and objectives for land use. Educators of public policy will find this a useful real-world example of how policies affect the environment.

Online Learning Center, The
http://www.geometry.net/earth_sciences/polar_regions_education_and_research.html
This online educational center includes earth science education and research on the polar regions. The site provides numerous links for individuals to learn about the research conducted at specific sites and the technology being used.

Open Directory Project (DMOZ), The
http://dmoz.org/Regional/Polar_Regions/Science_and_Environment/
This directory provides a list of sources that the community may browse in order to learn more about science and the environment. Educators may use this directory as a preliminary source to learn about the polar regions.

Polar Libraries Colloquy
http://arcticcentre.ulapland.fi/polarweb/polar/plcmain.htm
The Polar Libraries Colloquy website contains polar information accessible to the public. Students writing reports on the various components of the polar regions will find this website an ideal source to find information.

Polar Radar for Ice Sheet Measurements (PRISM)
http://ku-prism.org/resources/BearsOnIce/index.html
PRISM, Polar Radar for Ice Sheet Measurements, is dedicated to determine the thickness and bedrock conditions below the ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica. The site includes news of the polar regions, including resources and lessons for K-12 students.

Polar Research and Cold Climate Technology (link from EELS)
http://www.luth.se/foundations/coldtech/coldeel.html
The Polar Research and Cold Region Technology is an online database connecting users to written journals and publications, as well as access to the various institutes and research programs around the world.

Publication: Overcoming the Challenges of ICT
http://www.uarctic.org/documents/genpub16.pdf
"On Top of It: Overcoming the Challenges of ICT and Distance Education in the Arctic" is University of the Arctic’s new publication concerning the potential of information and communications technology (ICT) in bringing higher education to the population in the peripheral areas.

Reference.com
http://www.reference.com/Dir/Regional/Polar_Regions/Education_and_Research/
This online reference web directory provides a list of sources that integrate education and research of the polar regions. Educators can use these sources to teach about the various Polar explorers or the different types of research projects being conducted in the region today.

Satellite Imagery of Antarctica
http://TerraWeb.wr.usgs.gov/TRS/projects/Antarctica/AVHRR.html
Using advanced technological sources, the United States Geological Survey displays current satellite images of the Antarctic landscape. Educators may use this website as an interactive tool for which students may observe the Antarctic continent in various resolutions and sizes to attain a better understanding of the continent’s true landscape.

http://www.south-pole.com/homepage.html
The primary aim of this website is to provide information about the history of the Antarctic continent, especially the polar heroes who dared to explore the area. Because the website contains tools such as detailed timelines, maps, and biographies, educators of all levels will find this website helpful when teaching about the Antarctic history.

Science Centre World Congress
http://www.museudavida.fiocruz.br/4scwc
The Science Centre World Congress is an international meeting with events discussing programs for education and outreach, research, and business administration relating to science. The National Science and Technology Centre of Australia hosted the third Science Centre World Congress. The fourth congress will be held in Brazil in April 2005.

Science Magazine
http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/304/5670/521
Science Magazine provides summaries and full-length articles about science today in order to integrate and encourage science and education in classrooms and at home.

Sea Ice Page NCEP Ocean Modeling Branch
http://polar.ncep.noaa.gov/seaice/Analyses.html
The NCEP MMAB Sea Ice Page provides various sources displaying the sea ice formations throughout various time periods, as well as mathematical data analyzing it. Educators and students alike may find this site useful because it provides pictorial representations of how the sea ice forms and alters.

Teachers Experiencing Antarctica and the Arctic (TEA) Program
http://tea.armadaproject.org/tea_kolbfrontpage.html
This website provides information about Sandra Kolb and her journey to the Arctic, along with activities, journals, and other links that educators will find useful.

Thematic Realtime Environmental Distributed Data Systems (THREDDS)
http://my.unidata.ucar.edu/content/projects/THREDDS/index.html
THREDDS is a data portal that connects people to the data.

University of Colorado
http://polarbear.colorado.edu
Part of the Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research at the University of Colorado, this site provides an in-depth look into various Polar research projects currently being conducted, as well as those conducted in the past. Higher level educators may find this site useful to demonstrate the components of a research project, as well as to use the projects as educational tools.

Utah Education Network
http://www.uen.org/themepark/exploration/polar.shtml
This resource provides a variety of information about the polar regions, from links to places, people, and things, as well as resources educators can use to engage their students in physical activities. These activities range from building igloos to taking a virtual tour to observe the animals of the Arctic.

VECO Polar Resources
http://www.vecopolar.com
VECO Polar Resources is the National Science Foundation’s Arctic Logistics contractor, which supports grants and scientists working in the polar regions. The site includes science and research information about all Northern countries, as well as logistical information about how things are done.

West Antarctic Ice Sheet Research Information
http://itll.colorado.edu/ITLL/Templates/AntarcticResearch/Research/index.html
The website provides information on the West Antarctic Ice Sheet Research from the field season 2001-2002. The site includes a link for teachers, as well as journal entries and photographs of the various people involved in this project.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution – Edge of the Arctic Shelf
http://www.whoi.edu/arcticedge/
The website provides information on a three year Arctic research project. An education piece with excellent photography and images.