Polar Organizations/Institutions
    
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.

American Society of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO)
http://aslo.org/phd.html
The American Society of Limnology and Oceanography provides programs for recent PhD’s to participate in that involve the environment and education.

Antarctica: ITASE
http://www.secretsoftheice.org/
The Secrets of the Ice is an organization sponsored by the Museum of Science, National Science Foundation, and the Institute for Quaternary and Climate Studies. It displays information about the exploration of Antarctica, the ice core research being conducted there, and the scientific expeditions of the past. In addition, learning resources such as books, laboratory activities, and videos are provided to help
students and communities discover the Antarctica.

ArcticCHAMP- Community-wide Hydrologic Analysis and Monitoring Program
http://ArcticCHAMP.sr.unh.edu
Arctic CHAMP provides all factual, educational, a research-based information about the hydrology cycle of the North. Its education and outreach section encourages educators and students to bring science into the real world.

Arctic Research Consortium of the United States (ARCUS)
http://www.arcus.org/
The Arctic Research Consortium of the United States, ARCUS, is a non-profit organization that consists of and connects various educational, professional, and scientific institutions dedicated to the purposes of Arctic research. A recent addition to ARCUS’s commitment to education is TREC, Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating, a network between the science and education fields improving and strengthening science education. TREC allows K-12 teachers participation in Arctic research by working closely with scientists. An interactive program for students as well, providing links to educational games and interactive programs that explore the Arctic.

Byrd Polar Research Center
http://www-bprc.mps.ohio-state.edu
Ohio State University’s Byrd Polar Research Center encourages polar research. Educators of high school and undergraduate students can use this source to teach more about research in general, as well as encourage polar research education, to their students. Various resources, such as polar and weather pointers, are also included in this website to supplement research.

Barrow Arctic Science Consortium (BASC)
http://www.arcticscience.org
Barrow Arctic Science Consortium is dedicated to integration of research and education in Alaska, Russia, and the Arctic Ocean. The site lists the facilities BASC provides, as well as information about the research conducted in the various programs, such as its educational outreach program.

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.

Murie Center
http://www.muriecenter.org/alaska.htm
This website celebrates the 1956 Murie Sheenjek Expedition, a defining moment for American Conservation. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the expedition, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Expedition is being celebrated in 2006. Additionally, the Murie Center, an organization located in Alaska, was created to inspire people to respect and appreciate the wilderness of the Arctic, as the Murie’s have done. The center provides group sessions, community celebrations, symposiums, and more to promote spirit and respect of the wild.

National Ice Center
http://www.natice.noaa.gov/
The National Ice Center provides an archive that educators and the community alike may access to learn more about the history of Antarctica, Arctic, the Great Lakes, and other water regions of the country. Educators of all levels will find this source useful in order to find factual information of the various regions.

Office of Marine Programs
http://omp.gso.uri.edu
Office of Marine Programs (OMP) website includes links to education programs, publications, programs, and activities that visitors may participate in. Its goal is to integrate environmental education with science communications.

Scott Polar Research Institute - Directory of Polar and Cold Regions Organizations
http://www.spri.cam.ac.uk/lib/organ/keyindex.htm
The Scott Polar Research Institute of the University of Cambridge provides a directory of Polar and Old Region Organizations in most major countries. Educators in these countries are able to gain access to these organizations, which can send educational information (from documentaries to pamphlets) that may be good supplements to polar education.

Secrets of the Ice
http://www.secretsoftheice.org
The Secrets of the Ice is an organization sponsored by the Museum of Science, National Science Foundation, and the Institute for Quaternary and Climate Studies. It displays information about the exploration of Antarctica, the ice core research being conducted there, and the scientific expeditions of the past. In addition, learning resources such as books, laboratory activities, and videos are provided to help
students and the community discover the Antarctica.

University of Alaska Northern Studies
http://www.uaf.edu/northern
The University of Alaska provides information about Alaska, their students, and most importantly, the Northern Studies Program. The program is an interdisciplinary program in which students study the problems and policies of the North. Educators should encourage students interested in Alaskan history and public policy to apply to this program to further their Alaskan education.


U. S. Fish and Wildlife - Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
http://arctic.fws.gov/index.htm
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service of Alaska has established an Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to preserve the wildlife of the region. Educators teaching wildlife conservation and extinction will find the factual information helpful. Educators of middle schools are especially the target audience because the refuge provides science and math lessons and activities for students to learn more about the Arctic refuge.