All about polar bears! From PowerPoints to mini posters, pictures, videos, and take action kits, we've pulled together a variety of materials for classroom use.
Presentations (PowerPoint)
- All About Polar Bears. For K-4
- All About Polar Bears. For middle school and up
- Polar Bears in a Warming World. For middle school and up
- Polar Bears in a Warming World. German version
- Bear Tracker. For middle school and up
Taking Action in Your Community
Mini Poster Handouts
- Classroom Mini Poster. Polar Bears
- Classroom Mini Poster. Polar Bear Cubs
Mini Poster Handouts - En Français
- Classroom Mini Poster. Tout sur les Bébés Ours
Videos
- Music Videos. "The Polar Bear Song" and "What if it all Means Something?"
- Polar Bear Videos. Short videos on polar bears, from mothers and cubs to fur and behavior
- Tundra Connections Archived Webcasts. Broadcasts from the tundra with leading polar bear scientists, climate experts, and educators
- In Their Own Words. Interviews with two key polar bear scientists, Dr. Ian Stirling and Dr. Andrew Derocher, about polar bears and climate change
Games
- Polar Bear Trek Board Game. Follow polar bears through the year as they hunt for seals
Polar Bear Facts
- Bear Essentials. Everything you want to know about polar bears, from size to status to myths and misconceptions
- Polar Bear FAQ.The most-asked questions about polar bears
Further Reading
- Suggested Reading List. For elementary students
Polar Bear & Climate Change Extras
Climate Literacy Principles. Handbook, published by NOAA/U.S. Climate Change Science Program, explains the science of climate change in easy to understand terms. For all ages.
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