Listed below are resources that provide valuable support on climate change and polar bear issues for various grade levels and units. The information is divided into two groups: text based websites on climate change and polar bears issues, and webistes that feature downloadable print and video information on the topic.

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 FAQs on climate change.
Related climate change links.
Information on Agricultural Awareness Partnership Project.

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 Information about energy conservation and the environment.
 Explore issues of sustainability and the environment.
Take the Power Smart Quiz.
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Resource for educators.
In English and French.
Take the Sila (the weather) Quiz.
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Tips to reduce energy costs.
Youth and educational material.
Learn about renewable energy technologies.
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Wildlife resources.
Fun facts about wildlife.
Quizes, games and resources for kids.
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Information on the effects of climate change in Canada.
Impacts on climate change on communities and lifestyle.
Effects of climate change in Canadian provinces.
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Information on how climate change will affect us.
Information on the Kyoto Protocol.
The greenhouse gas calculator.
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An eductional website created for northerners by northerners.
About understanding how climmate change affects us, and what we can do about it.
Materials cover subject areas for leaners K-12. Developed for Yukon, NWT and Nunavut.
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Demonstrates how to reduce emissions in different sectors.
The science and impacts of climate change.
Links to publications and presentations.
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Climate change information for kids.
Fun and educational learning tool.
Educational games.
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Climate change impacts and solutions.
Kyoto Protocol information.
Downloadable information in .pdf format.
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Virtual field trip.
Teachers section with useful information.
Glossary with simple definitions and many illustrations.
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Interactive website for kids, teachers and parents.
Games, activities and printable pages.
Participate in an online forum.
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Information on addressing climate change.
Information on renewable energy.
Advice on energy efficiency.
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Provides digital copies of existing resources on environmental education in Northern Canada.
Sinlge window for northern resources written by Northerners.
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Delivers credible, accessible and affordable information.
Student and teacher resource about the enviornment.
Promotes an enduring dedication to the environment.
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Information for elementary, junior and high school students.
Information on professional development workshops.
Learning resources for students and teachers.
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Renewable energy project kit that can be downloaded.
Downloadable .pdf teacher materials.
Teacher resources available.
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Information on climate change featuring graphs.
Information on advanced technology vehicles.
Resources on enviornmental management.
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Guides to reduce your energy use and cut greenhouse gas.
Idling calculators and worksheets.
The anti-idling tool kit.
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Latest information on tagged polar bears.
Resources on polar bear threats.
Information about polar bears.
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Polar bears spend more time floating on ice than walking on land. They're adept swimmers with large forepaws (30 cm or 1 foot) that are used as paddles to propel them through the water at a speed of 10 km an hour. They can swim for almost ten hours without a rest.  Polar bears can also dive to depths of 4.5 m (15 feet) in the water, staying submerged for two minutes.
 
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