LibGuides: Jessica Cohen's Arctic Animals LibGuide: Teacher Resources

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Full-text database designed for elementary schools. Contains content from over 60 popular elementary school magazines, plus materials from standard elementary school reference sources and an image collection featuring over 290,000 photos, maps and flags. Available free through the NJ State Library.
E-Books for Kids Collection
This e-book collection provides full-text and fully-illustrated access to over 140 titles for elementary school children (grades K-5) and are excellent resources for teachers. The books can be viewed through our subscription web site, and students are invited to create their own personal account on the site - called a "Backpack account" - to help store and manage your favorite titles, "check out" books for use on a personal e-reader, and store notes about e-books. Several training videos are available from the "Help" link to orient you to the site.ebook
E-Books for Kids Collection
This e-book collection provides full-text and fully-illustrated access to over 140 titles for elementary school children (grades K-5) and are excellent resources for teachers. The books can be viewed through our subscription web site, and students are invited to create their own personal account on the site - called a "Backpack account" - to help store and manage your favorite titles, "check out" books for use on a personal e-reader, and store notes about e-books. Several training videos are available from the "Help" link to orient you to the site.ebook
NoveList K-8 Plus
Providing subject access for thousands of fiction and non-fiction titles aimed at the K-8 population, NoveList K-8 Plus also offers full-text reviews for many titles from sources like School Library Journal and Booklist. The database also provides access to teacher resources for promoting reading, including bibliographies and articles on teaching with fiction, scripts of book talks, and tips on using picture books as a springboard to interesting and educational activities.

Books

Over in the Arctic by Marianne Berkes; Jill Dubin (Illustrator)
ISBN: 1584691107

Publication Date: 2008-09-01

Teachers and parents, here is another favorite from Marianne, who has a special talent. The kids think it is entertainment while teachers and parents think it is a great lesson about the Arctic! This book combines singing, counting, and full-body action with terrific cut-paper illustrations that kids will want to imitate. Over in the Arctic, the snow goose honks and the wolf howls. Children too will joyfully honk and howl while they count the baby animals and sing to the tune of Over in the Meadow. And they will hunt for hidden animals on each page. A big plus for educators are several pages of extension ideas for curriculum and art projects as well as resources on the web and elsewhere.
Polar Bears by Laura Marsh; National Geographic Kids Staff
ISBN: 1426311044

Publication Date: 2013-04-09

With their beautiful white fur and powerful presence, polar bears rule the Arctic. These majestic giants swim from iceberg to iceberg in chilling waters, care for their adorable cubs, and are threatened by global warming. In this level 1 reader you'll learn all you ever wanted to know about polar bears and so much more. Complete with fascinating facts and beautiful images, National Geographic Readers: Polar Bears can't miss.
In Arctic Waters by Laura Crawford; Ben Hodson (Illustrator)
ISBN: 1607188627

Publication Date: 2007-02-10

An arctic adaptation of "This is the House that Jack Built" follows polar bears, walruses, seals, narwhals and beluga whales as they chase each other around "the ice that floats in the Arctic waters." Not only is the rhythmic, cumulative prose good for early readers; it is a pure delight to read aloud. The "For Creative Minds" section helps children learn how these animals live in the cold, icy arctic region.
Amazing Arctic Animals by Jackie Glassman; Lisa Bonforte (Illustrator)
ISBN: 044842844X

Publication Date: 2002-09-16

Why does an Arctic hare have tiny ears? To conserve heat! How does a walrus feel around for food on the bottom of the sea? With its whiskers! Learn cool facts about the arctic fox, the beluga whale, the snowy owl, and more in this book.
Polar Animals by Deborah Hodge; Pat Stephens (Illustrator)
ISBN: 155453044X

Publication Date: 2008-02-01

The polar regions are home to amazing animals whose bodies are built for living in the extreme cold. Emperor penguins, snowy owls and beluga whales all have special ways of staying warm, finding food and raising their young in a polar habitat of thick ice and snow. The Who Lives Here? series looks at animals in their natural habitats - rain forests, polar regions, deserts and wetlands - and explains how the body and habits of each animal are suited to the place it lives. Charming, realistic illustrations, playful language and intriguing facts make these books a perfect read for young children.
Arctic Animals by Tad Carpenter
ISBN: 1454912278

Publication Date: 2015-10-13

He has big antlers, runs fast on hoofed feet, and likes to eat plants. Who's that? Is it a polar bear? A seal? No—it's a reindeer! Children will love guessing which arctic animal they'll find beneath the flap, including a walrus, fox, and snowy owl. A final spread features all the creatures included in the book having a polar party.
Arctic Animals (Cold Feet) by Speedy Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1680321242

Publication Date: 2014-09-15

Children love to learn about animals! The reason for this is because there are many types of animals in the world that look adorable, can be seen in the wild, and also kept as pets. However, arctic animals are ones that a person may never get the chance to see if they do not live in the colder parts of the world. This beautiful guide allows children to see animals that live and thrive in cold environments where many others do not, but also gives an in depth view about the many skills these animals use to survive in this environment.

Articles

10 Facts About the Arctic!
Wrap up warm, gang, because we’re off on an icy adventure to the Arctic in our ten brrr-illiant Arctic facts!
Winners and Losers in the Arctic
Warmer temperatures affect Arctic Animals differently. This article talks about the winners and losers in the Arctic now that the temperature is changing their habitats.
Arctic Wildlife
The Arctic ice cap first formed some three million years ago, providing a new habitat - polar pack ice - for mammals and birds to exploit. Seals and polar bears are now the primary inhabitants of this sea ice. The bears travel over it and the seals under, meeting at the seals' breathing holes, to the detriment of the seals! On land, plants tough enough to survive the Arctic cold form the habitat known as tundra. Because of the harsh climate and prolonged darkness, many animals migrate away from the dark Arctic for the winter, returning to take advantage of the 24 hour summer sunshine to breed.

Activity Resources

All About the Arctic
All About The Arctic will help students learn, understand, and practice using the science terms used when talking about life in the Arctic. It also will provide you with resources to make your unit come to life. By integrating science and nonfiction into your language lessons, you not only create an enthusiasm in your students, but you can create the "hook" you need to engage even the most reluctant learners.

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Arctic Animals Lapbook
Students design a creative lapbook all about Arctic animals! Cut & paste pages with fun facts about the Arctic Tundra! Students learn all about Arctic animal adaptations, climate changes, and more!

Inside the lapbook, students will create a research report on their favorite arctic animal. They will research characteristics, behaviors, and fun facts about their animal. They will make drawings, KWL charts, and more.

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Arctic Animals Close Reading Passages
Arctic animals, Arctic animals, Arctic animals ....you guessed it! This unit is all about Arctic animals! Looking for a great Arctic animals unit aligned with Common Core? This is the Arctic animals unit for you! It is jam packed with meaningful and fun activities your students will love! Easy prep and just the right amount of Arctic animals activities to use. This Arctic animals unit includes links to Arctic animals videos through QR codes, multiple Arctic animal nonfiction passages, Arctic animal writing, Arctic animal vocabulary cards, Arctic animal interactive pages, and much more about Arctic animals! Don't miss out on this fabulous unit about Arctic animals! This unit includes information about snowy owls, Arctic foxes, belugas, narwhal, puffins, polar bears, caribou, and seals.

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Arctic Animals Close Reading
Arctic close reading pack with 10 nonfiction texts, posters, vocabulary cards and worksheet activities in English plus a FREE Spanish translation. Great for first, second or third grade arctic animal units, guided reading or literacy centers!

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Life in the Arctic Tundra
Before you begin your Arctic studies, set up a wintry reading display of tundra-themed books. Add laminated articles or photos from magazines such as National Geographic Kids and Science World, and props such as toy animals, furry earmuffs, mittens, ski goggles, maps, and a globe. Then introduce your unit with the Animals of the Arctic Tundra Reproducible (PDF). Invite students to record their questions and discoveries in "Arctic Field Journals" decorated with their own drawings of tundra animals. You can also create a quick and easy KWL chart by having students add K, W, or L sticky notes to an Arctic map.

Arctic Animal Anchor Charts

These are sample anchor charts that you can use with any of the Arctic Animals in this Unit.