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The Top (and Bottom) of the World: Grades 4-5: Text Only Version
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The Top (and Bottom) of the World: Grades 4-5: Text Only Version
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This informational text introduces students to the geographic uniqueness of the North and South Poles. The text is written at a grade four through grade five reading level. This is a PDF containing the informational text and a glossary.

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Education
Geoscience
Life Science
Physical Science
Physics
Space Science
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Author:
Stephen Whitt
Date Added:
08/17/2010
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Touching the Future: Using iPod Touch Devices in Elementary Classrooms
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Touching the Future: Using iPod Touch Devices in Elementary Classrooms
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This article describes a pilot project in which a fifth-grade classroom integrated six iPod Touch devices into all aspects of the curriculum.

Subject:
Applied Science
Environmental Science
Geoscience
Physical Science
Technology
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Author:
Shelly Althauser
Date Added:
10/17/2014
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Tundra: Life in the Polar Extremes - Issue 13, April 2009
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Tundra: Life in the Polar Extremes - Issue 13, April 2009
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This issue of the free online magazine, Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears, explores the tundra and how it can illustrate ecological concepts, relationships, and changes.

Subject:
Applied Science
Ecology
Education
Engineering
Forestry and Agriculture
Geoscience
Life Science
Physical Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Author:
The Ohio State University
Date Added:
10/17/2014
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A Tundra Tale
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A Tundra Tale
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This nonfiction article, written for students in grades 4-5, explores the relationships between various tundra species: marsh marigolds, bot flies, and caribou. Modified versions are available for students in younger grades.

Subject:
Applied Science
Environmental Science
Geoscience
Physical Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Author:
Stephen Whitt
Date Added:
10/17/2014
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A Tundra Tale: Grades 2-3: Illustrated Book
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A Tundra Tale: Grades 2-3: Illustrated Book
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This informational text explores the relationships between tundra species: marsh marigolds, bot flies, and caribou. The text is at a reading level appropriate for second through third grade. It is a full-color pdf file that can be printed, cut, and folded to form a 2 1/8" by 2 3/4" book. It contains color photographs and illustrations and a glossary.

Subject:
Applied Science
Education
Engineering
Material Type:
Diagram/Illustration
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Author:
Jessica Fries-Gaither
Date Added:
04/17/2009
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A Tundra Tale: Grades 2-3: text only version
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A Tundra Tale: Grades 2-3: text only version
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This informational text explores the relationships between various tundra species: marsh marigolds, bot flies, and caribou. The text is at a reading level appropriate for second through third grade. It is a pdf file that includes only the text and a glossary.

Subject:
Applied Science
Education
Engineering
Geoscience
Physical Science
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Author:
Jessica Fries-Gaither
Date Added:
04/17/2009
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A Tundra Tale: Grades 4-5: Illustrated Book
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A Tundra Tale: Grades 4-5: Illustrated Book
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This informational text explores the relationships between various tundra species: marsh marigolds, bot flies, and caribou. The text is at a reading level appropriate for fourth through fifth grade. It is a full-color pdf file that can be printed, cut, and folded to form a 2 1/8" by 2 3/4" book. It contains color photographs and illustrations.

Subject:
Geoscience
Life Science
Physical Science
Material Type:
Diagram/Illustration
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Author:
Stephen Whitt
Date Added:
04/17/2009
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A Tundra Tale: Grades 4-5: text only version
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A Tundra Tale: Grades 4-5: text only version
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This informational text explores the relationships between various tundra species: marsh marigolds, bot flies, and caribou. The text is at a reading level appropriate for fourth through fifth grade. It is a pdf file that includes text and a glossary.

Subject:
Geoscience
Life Science
Physical Science
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Author:
Stephen Whitt
Date Added:
04/17/2009
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A Tundra Tale: Grades K-1: Illustrated Book
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A Tundra Tale: Grades K-1: Illustrated Book
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This informational text explores the relationships between various tundra species: marsh marigolds, bot flies, and caribou. The text is at a reading level appropriate for Kindergarten through first grade. It is a full-color pdf file that can be printed, cut, and folded to form a 2 1/8" by 2 3/4" book. It contains color photographs and illustrations.

Subject:
Applied Science
Education
Engineering
Geoscience
Life Science
Physical Science
Material Type:
Diagram/Illustration
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Author:
Jessica Fries-Gaither
Date Added:
04/17/2009
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Tundra: Unit Outlines
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Tundra: Unit Outlines
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This article assembles free resources from the Tundra: Life in the Polar Extremes issue of the Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears cyberzine into a unit outline based on the 5E learning cycle framework. Outlines are provided for Grades K-2 and 3-5.

Subject:
Applied Science
Environmental Science
Technology
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Author:
Jessica Fries-Gaither
Date Added:
10/17/2014
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Tundra: Virtual Bookshelf
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Tundra: Virtual Bookshelf
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This article features children's literature about the tundra, food chains, and food webs.

Subject:
Applied Science
Environmental Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Author:
Kate Hastings
Date Added:
10/17/2014
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Two Miles Below
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Two Miles Below
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This article describes robots that are helping scientists explore the Gakkel Ridge deep below the Arctic Ocean and links to informational text about them. Versions are available for students in grades K-1, 2-3 and 4-5. Related science and literacy activities are included.

Subject:
Applied Science
Environmental Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Author:
Stephen Whitt
Date Added:
10/17/2014
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Two Miles Below: Grades 2-3: Illustrated Book
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Two Miles Below: Grades 2-3: Illustrated Book
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This informational text explore how scientists are using robots to explore underwater mountain ranges in the Arctic Ocean. The difficulties associated with under ice exploration are explained. The text is written at a grade two through grade three reading level. This version is a full-color PDF that can be printed, cut and folded to form a book. Each book contains color photographs and illustrations.

Subject:
Applied Science
Education
Engineering
Geoscience
Physical Science
Material Type:
Diagram/Illustration
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Author:
Jessica Fries-Gaither
Date Added:
07/17/2010
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Two Miles Below: Grades 2-3: text only version
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Two Miles Below: Grades 2-3: text only version
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This informational text explore how scientists are using robots to explore underwater mountain ranges in the Arctic Ocean. The difficulties associated with under ice exploration are explained. The text is written at a second grade through third grade reading level. This is a PDF containing the informational text.

Subject:
Life Science
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Author:
Jessica Fries-Gaither
Date Added:
07/17/2010
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Two Miles Below: Grades 4-5: Illustrated Book
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Two Miles Below: Grades 4-5: Illustrated Book
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This informational text explore how scientists are using robots to explore underwater mountain ranges in the Arctic Ocean. The difficulties associated with under ice exploration are explained. The text is written at a grade four through grade five reading level. This version is a full-color PDF that can be printed, cut and folded to form a book. Each book contains color photographs and illustrations.

Subject:
Education
Geoscience
Physical Science
Physics
Space Science
Material Type:
Diagram/Illustration
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Author:
Stephen Whitt
Date Added:
07/17/2010
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Two Miles Below: Grades 4-5: text only version
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Two Miles Below: Grades 4-5: text only version
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This informational text explore how scientists are using robots to explore underwater mountain ranges in the Arctic Ocean. The difficulties associated with under ice exploration are explained. The text is written at a fourth through fifth grade reading level. This is a PDF containing the informational text.

Subject:
Applied Science
Education
Engineering
Life Science
Physical Science
Physics
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Author:
Stephen Whitt
Date Added:
07/17/2010
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Two Miles Below: Grades K-1: Illustrated Book
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Two Miles Below: Grades K-1: Illustrated Book
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This informational text explore how scientists are using robots to explore underwater mountain ranges in the Arctic Ocean. The difficulties associated with under ice exploration are explained. The text is written at a kindergarten through grade one reading level. This version is a full-color PDF that can be printed, cut and folded to form a book. Each book contains color photographs and illustrations.

Subject:
Applied Science
Engineering
Physical Science
Physics
Material Type:
Diagram/Illustration
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Author:
Jessica Fries-Gaither
Date Added:
07/17/2010
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Uncharted Territory on the Arctic Seafloor
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Uncharted Territory on the Arctic Seafloor
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This article profiles Dr. Leonid Polyak, a senior research scientist with the Byrd Polar Research Center, The Ohio State University, who studies seafloor sediments from the Arctic Ocean to find clues about the climate conditions of the past.

Subject:
Applied Science
Environmental Science
Geoscience
Physical Science
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Author:
Carol Landis
Date Added:
10/17/2014
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Understanding Earth's Climate: Virtual Bookshelf
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Understanding Earth's Climate: Virtual Bookshelf
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This list of children's books recommends nonfiction titles that supplement basic information found in lessons and activities of this themed issue of the online magazine Beyond Weather and the Water Cycle. The books are grouped by topic -- water, weather and climate, and atmosphere. Each book is described by its content, reading level, and possible uses in the classroom. Covers are pictured. The online magazine is produced for elementary school teachers and is structured around the essential principles of climate sciences and climate literacy.

Subject:
Atmospheric Science
Physical Science
Material Type:
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Weather and the Water Cycle
Author:
Kate Hastings
National Science Foundation
Date Added:
05/30/2012
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Understanding Seasonal Change, Polar Extremes in Seasons, and the Aurora: Content Knowledge for Teachers
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Understanding Seasonal Change, Polar Extremes in Seasons, and the Aurora: Content Knowledge for Teachers
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This free, standards-based website developed for elementary teachers provides hand-picked, reviewed, on-line resources to enhance teacher content knowledge regarding reasons for the seasons.

Subject:
Applied Science
Environmental Science
Geoscience
Physical Science
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
Provider Set:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Author:
Mary LeFever
Date Added:
10/17/2014
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